Emily
The grandfather clock in the hall chimed ten settling uncomfortably in my chest, Lucas was still not home. Lily was finally asleep after waiting for her father and asked several times where he was. I’d lost count of how many times I’d paced the living room, my slippers whispering against the carpet.
Finally, at what felt like an eternity later, I heard the distinct click of the front door lock, followed by the soft thud as it swung inward. My heart leaped, I was out of the living room and in the hallway in a blur. Lucas was silhouetted against the dim hallway light, his briefcase still clutched in his hand.
“Lucas,” I managed, my voice a little breathless. I instinctively lowered my gaze, “How was work?”
He sighed, “Okay, Emily. Just okay. You are still up? I thought you would h
