This summer felt like it was cranking the heat up to eleven.

From Monday to Friday, I had my sweet escape in air-conditioned classrooms, labs, and the library.

Weekends? Just as awesome. My home's AC and chilled watermelon slices were the stuff of dreams.

Lounging in my cool haven, munching on watermelon while skimming through papers, it felt like a small slice of peace in a hectic world.

Leda dropped a message: "Hey, it's Saturday, no classes. Sure you don't want to hit the town?"

Roseanne sighed and said, "Leda, please, give me a break. With this heat... I can't even think about stepping outside."

"Not even for a little shopping, maybe to grab some cute outfits?!"

"I can just shop online."

gotta try those in-store

stick to my usual brands, no need

gotta leave the house for that!" Leda's frustration was palpable

silent for

you been less busy with work lately, feeling a bit

deep sigh from Leda. Roseanne always could read her like

frowned, puzzled by her

David, and all those other

hated the sun even more than Roseanne

start..."

it seemed to

gotten her phone's lock screen password and decided to browse some not-so-savory websites,

he could

the Gibson Mansion a place where indulgences like emperor-grade jade bracelets and anti-aging treatments were

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