Chapter 36

I sat working at my desk for the rest of the day.

When it was time to go home, I looked up at him. "Should I get ready so we can go together?"

"No, I have to stop somewhere first," he said, waving me over.

I came to where he was, and he tapped his thighs, directing me to sit on them.

"It also makes me sad," he said, stroking my hair. "But I'll be back home tonight, don't worry."

"Okay," I pulled a