After dinner, Xyla Quest cleaned up the dining table and went upstairs. She filled the bathtub with warm water, pampering herself with peaceful music and a clay mask while taking a bath. She was playing the piano cover of 'Castle in the Sky'.

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After the bath, she dried her hair, put on some skincare products, and then plopped down on the bed.

She stole a glance at the clock. It was already one o'clock in the morning.

However, Stanley Batton had not come back yet.

Turning off the lights, she pulled the blanket up and went to sleep.

Stanley came home soon after Xyla fell asleep.

After parking the car, he went straight into the house.

Instead of heading upstairs to find Xyla, he shuffled to the living room and sank into the couch.

He rolled up the white sleeves. The new injection mark on his left arm was exceptionally obvious in the light.

Buzz buzz buzz...

disturbed his thoughts. Once again, the number ending in triple nine popped up

exhaustion, he

okay?" The young man's voice rang in his ear again. "Got

he went upstairs, his phone vibrated

The screen showed 'Grandpa'.

and answered the

are you doing now?" The old man's tone was full

Stanley slowly massaged his forehead

my place." The old man still sounded worried on

"Nah, I'm fine."

"Are you sure?"

"Yeah."

to his grandfather, Stanley hung

that he

shower gel permeated the air, filling his lungs

the bed with the guidance of light coming from the corridor and carefully sat down beside her. His hand slowly lifted, finally landing on

was in a light sleep. She woke up as

found Stanley before her. She stretched her back lazily and leaned forward, putting her head on his lap. "What time is it now? Did you

you hanging out with

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