As soon as he enters the house, he hears loud footsteps coming towards the living room. He hurries upstairs and closes her bedroom door before running down the stairs and heading towards the kitchen.

A few moments later, there's a knock on the front door. Eric immediately rushes to open it, not bothering to ask permission from his parents before swinging open the door and letting out a big grin when he spots Alex standing on his doorstep. She smiles brightly and runs towards him in excitement.

She wraps her arms tightly around his waist and presses her face against his chest. He lets out a small chuckle and hugs...