Morwenna furrowed her brows, puzzled by what Keira was trying to express.

Noticing Morwenna's furrowed brows, Keira grew more anxious. Worrying that she might upset her, she hurriedly blurted out. "I... You look so young. How come you're working as a caregiver?" The conversation was awkward, but Morwenna didn't mind.

She smiled and said, "I'm 20 this year and working to earn some money."

"Are you... are you in need of money?"

"Yes, I need money, but it's okay. I'll earn it."

"Then... how much do you need? I have money. I could, um, I could give you a higher salary."

Morwenna chuckled. "No need. The salary you offer is already generous. Don't be so kind. People might take advantage of you."

"That won't happen. I think you're a good person."

Morwenna smiled, feeling a bit happier.

The two chatted intermittently, and perhaps due to long sleepless nights, Keira drifted off to sleep unknowingly.

Morwenna quieted down.

was her professional duty to stay awake through the night. Morwenna made it until five in the morning, then went to the bathroom to splash some cold water

dawn broke, and the day shift caregiver arrived to

still asleep, Morwenna whispered to the day-shift caregiver, "Remember to

in professional caregiver attire replied discontentedly, "I'm a professional. Do I need you to

a professional. She

headed to the Healing Streams Medical Center to check on

was still early, and Morwenna didn't knock, not wanting

pushed the door open, only

irritable glare met her as she

holding his phone, looking like he

felt like she was facing a wild animal in

stepped out of the

tall figure loomed over her, and Morwenna instinctively

deep, icy voice rang in her ear.

hesitated. "I don't

frowned slightly.

hadn't given his number when she asked, so when he asked for hers, she wouldn't

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