Chapter 604

All afternoon, the movers across the hall were busy moving things in. Even with the door closed, Noelle could still hear them talking loudly. It sounded like the new tenants were doing some renovations, too. For hours, the sound of hammering and drilling echoed nonstop.

As exhausted as she was, Rosie tossed and turned in bed, unable to fall asleep. In the end, Noelle had no choice but to lie down beside her, gently patting her

back.

But Rosie's eyes remained wide open, staring at Noelle.

Noelle couldn't help but laugh, then said helplessly, "Alright. What do you want to do?"

"I can't sleep."

"Close your eyes, and you'll fall asleep soon."

Rosie obediently closed her eyes, but within seconds, they popped open again. "See, Mommy? I just can't sleep?"

"So, what do you want to do instead?"

to draw. Or

words, you just don't

Rosie giggled sheepishly.

about to say more when there was a sudden knock at the

just claimed she didn't want to sleep, immediately burrowed into Noelle's

She patted Rosie's hand reassuringly.

don't go, Mommy!" Rosie refused to let go

picked her up and carried her to

she saw one of the

Noelle was naturally cautious. She called out, "Can I

sent someone to buy

replied without hesitation. "Just try to keep the noise

waiting for the man to respond, Noelle double-checked that her door was securely locked before carrying

finally drifted off to sleep. As she dozed, she mumbled something about not accepting things from strangers a lesson Noelle

Noelle couldn't make out what she was saying, but when she leaned in closer,

movers across the hall had

had completely died

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