By the time the sun began dipping toward the horizon, the yard had grown warmer and softer, and Emma was finally starting to tire herself out with how much she had talked.
Even Ben gave up trying to stop her at some point. Edwin just looked amused.
But eventually, I caught Theo's eye, and he gave a small nod—almost unnoticeable, but enough for me to understand.
It was time to go.
"We should get going. You all need to rest anyway."
I said, standing slowly.
"Rest? When do I ever—"
Emma scoffed.
Ben gently tugged her arm.
"When your body shuts down mid-sentence, apparently."
Emma glared at him, but the yawn that slipped out ruined any credibility she had.
Edwin smirked.
"He's right. You should sleep."
"That's betrayal-!"
She muttered, pointing at him accusingly before turning to me with a tired smile.
"Come back soon. And bring your partner too."
Theo didn't even flinch this time.
