Chapter - [ 78 ]

[ Claire ]

When Tristan came back, it was around ten in the night. Luckily, he was home just before heavy rainfall hit the city. He looked really depressed and it pained me to see him dealing with a lot all alone. I wish I could support him actively but he strictly told me to stay home and recover.

“Hey, looking tired. Please, go and change, I’ll serve you the dinner.’ I said to him softly but he grabbed my wrist and pulled me into a hug. A smiled crept on my lips and I wrapped my arms around him.

“Just stay like this for a minute. I need you close to me.” He murmured in the crook of my neck.

“I am always here, Tristan.” It came out of my mouth on its own.

“I know and you have no idea how much relief I am feeling right now, your words mean a lot.” He said breaking the hug but I was still in his arms and our closeness was making me giddy.

“I am not hungry, my love but I will have a cup of strong coffee. I’ll make it myself, you don’t need to stress yourself.” He said giving a pat on my