“What brings you here?” Xyla Quest asked.

“You, of course. I was looking at the time, and I guessed you should be done with the statement by now.”

“Didn’t the doctor say that you should rest more these few days?” Xyla nagged.

“Look at me. Do I look like I need a good rest?” Stanley joked.

“You have to listen to the doctor no matter… Mmphfm…”

Before she could even finish her sentence, Stanley gave her a long, lingering kiss.

Xyla’s heart began to hammer against her chest. Blush seared