Synopsis

A familiar frustration tightened within her as he leaned in, a hopeful glint in his eyes. She recoiled, a silent rejection, and turned away, the encounter leaving a bitter taste. The expectation, the assumption of interest after mere moments of shared time, was a constant source of weariness. Later, Finn awoke to the sound of Aster's cries. Without hesitation, he offered to assist Elly with the baby. After a prolonged effort, Aster finally quieted in his arms, and Elly drifted off to sleep be