The night was already deep.

Elissa returned to the bedroom, fresh from a shower.

In the meantime, Raphael stood by the window. He appeared lost in thought with an unlit cigarette held between his fingers. Aware that Elissa was pregnant, he refrained from smoking in the bedroom.

Upon hearing footsteps, Raphael turned to face Elissa.

He returned the cigarette to the pack and said in a low voice, "I helped Brantley with his homework just now. Perhaps he was still distracted, as he couldn't concentrate and made a lot of mistakes."