Giving Boundaries

Arion placed a gentle kiss on Emily’s cheek. “I’m going to shower, okay?”

Emily nodded, giving her silent assent.

A while later, Arion emerged from the shower, only to find that Emily was no longer where he had left her. He sighed, heading towards his wardrobe to dress.

Once he was dressed, he walked out of the bedroom, spotting Emily busy with an iPad on the second floor. He descended the main staircase.

“Why did you leave the room?” Arion asked.

“Just my usual routine,” Emily replied calmly, organizing her things and packing them into her bag.

“Have you had breakfast?” she asked, noticing Arion had come out of his room unusually early.

“Hm,” Arion responded softly.

Emily stood up and walked to the main door, opening it. “Shall we?” she said formally.

Arion exhaled harshly, disliking her formal demeanor.

As they stepped outside, they encountered Bella and Austin taking their usual morning stroll in the garden.

“Aunty, Uncle,” Emily greeted politely.

“Hey, dear,” Bella replied with he