Restlessly, she moved around the room, her hands aimlessly picking up and fiddling with random objects, mirroring the chaotic state of her mind. As her fingers absentmindedly grazed a delicate comb, the tranquillity of its balanced form was shattered by the sudden draft that swept through the room. The opening door announced Jamie’s return, the unexpected disturbance pulling Claire’s attention away from her restless musings. Her heart quickened, sensing an unusual energy emanating from him—an excitement tinged with an air of flushed anticipation.