<p>Victor's gaze brightened when the sound of the front door opening and shutting reached his ears. He maneuvered his wheelchair to greet the living room's entrance, where you appeared shortly after, to find him offering a faint smile in your direction, your cherished cat perched beside his book on his lap. It appeared he had stayed up, anticipating your return once more.<br> &quot;Darling, you're home..!&quot;</p>