Bridging the Divide

He shut the door quietly, locking it behind him. The first place he checked was the living room, hoping to find her there. But the TV was off, the lights dimmed, and there was no sign of her.

He sighed, running a tired hand down his face before heading to the bedroom.

The past few days had drained him, emotionally and mentally. He checked the time—it was only a few minutes past seven. That was ear