The sight of her looking so pitiful tugged at Theodore's heart. He paused, then bent down slightly, his eyes meeting the soft, petulant face before him. Just like that, his heart softened.

"I'm sorry. Work wasn't too demanding today-nothing too tiring either."

He added, more gently this time,

"How was your day?"

Theodore patiently answered Sigourney's question once more, his tone noticeably softer this time. Pleased by his response, Sigourney smiled sweetly, her lips curling into a satisfied ...