It was spacious and had sat vacant for days, an emptiness that felt simultaneously expansive and forlorn.

She switched on the thermostat and reclined on the sofa to recuperate.

The warmth gradually seeped into the floor, yet she still felt a chill. She reached for a blanket, cocooning herself beneath it for a brief respite.

Perhaps it was time to seek companionship.

It didn't matter if they couldn't alleviate her work burdens; at the very least, they could brew her tea and warm her bed.