As the sun dipped low on the horizon, Katherine stepped out of the office building alongside Felix. The air was pleasantly cool, and for once, she felt the tension of the day slowly uncoil from her shoulders.
It was the end of another busy workday, and despite the mental fatigue that clung to her like a second skin, she was eager for one thing—picking up the twins.
Felix, walking beside her in a tailored navy suit with his jacket casually slung over one shoulder, offered her a rare, easy smile. "I figured I could tag along to pick them up today."
Katherine returned the smile, her heart unexpectedly warming at the thought. "They'll be thrilled," she said. "They've been asking about you."
"Have they?" he asked, raising an eyebrow as they reached his car. "Well, that's good news for me. I've been missing them too."
When they arrived, two small bodies launched themselves into their arms.
"Mommy!"
"Uncle Felix!"
