After an intense workout session, he was absolutely beat, but still in a good mood.
Seeing him like this, Victor and Kaelan were a bit confused. Today's routine had been brutal—way tougher than usual—so it didn't make much sense why their boss looked so... content.
Still panting from the run, Victor exchanged a glance with Kaelan.
"Is it just me," he whispered, "or is Boss actually smiling?"
Kaelan shrugged. "Youth, maybe?"
Neither of them could figure it out, so they dropped it and followed him back without asking.
Back home, Rex took a cold shower, the icy water shocking his sore muscles awake and washing away the fatigue. Refreshed, he slipped into a clean set of casual home clothes—simple trouser and a loose T-shirt—then headed to the kitchen, rolling up his sleeves like he was about to perform a mission.
Today, he felt like treating himself.
He grabbed eggs, cherry tomatoes, a block of cheddar, fresh spinach, and some leftover mushrooms from the fridge.
