December 2003: Attempt

The instant that the door opened, revealing the figure of a man, Maxwell shot up from his seat and approached the newcomer.

"What are you doing here? How dare you show yourself!" He said through gritted teeth, barely holding himself back from hitting the man. 

Earning Maxwell's ire was the unwavering grin on the visitor's face. He became conscious of the mockery that was on the man's eyes, and as expected, it made him even angrier. 

"What?! Are you deaf now?! Don't you have anything to say?!" 

On the other hand, Raeliana has had enough. While still seated, she turned to face her husband.

"Maxwell, lower your voice. You might disturb Syn." 

"What disturb?! She hasn't even shown signs of waking up for the past week!" Maxwell then combed his fingers through his already dishevelled hair.