A Night of Realizations Arav returned to the penthouse, exhaustion visible on his face. As he opened the bedroom door, his gaze softened at the sight of Sara asleep on their bed. Her face was serene, yet her slightly furrowed brows betrayed the inner turmoil she was trying to hide. Quietly, he approached her and leaned down, placing a gentle kiss on her cheek. "Are you mad at me, honey?" he whispered in her ear, his voice laced with concern. Sara stirred slightly, her emotions overwhelming her. A single tear escaped her eye, but she quickly hid it by wrapping her arms tightly around his waist. She pressed her face against him, inhaling his familiar scent. "Why would I be mad at you?" she murmured. Arav chuckled, leaning down to capture her lips in a tender kiss. "I was stuck at work. I

