Calix finished everything urgent before pushing the less important for the next day. He rushed home, wanting to share the good news with Leslie. He also intended to review the files with her.
As Calix sat in the backseat, his mind wandered to his conversation with Xander this afternoon. His heartbeat sped up occasionally before it calmed down as he imagined how the ending was near than expected.
"Papa~ Welcome home!"
Calliope ran deng deng deng to the entryway once she spotted the car moving down the driveway to the main porch. Leslie followed from behind, her steps were still slow.
"I'm home."
Calix quickly picked Calliope up, earning laughter from the little dumpling. He kissed her cheeks twice before putting her down.
"You're early today, honey," Leslie stated, her face telling Calix that she was pleased. She chuckled when the man pecked her lips.
"Work ended early," Calix replied with a smile, "Let's get inside."