|Carmella|
I woke up, stretching my arms and releasing a deep sigh. The bed’s warmth still wrapped around me, and despite the events of last night, I’d slept surprisingly well. The argument with Theodore, though aggravating, hadn’t haunted my thoughts as much as I’d expected.
Rolling over, I instinctively glanced at the other side of the bed, half-expecting to see him lying there. But the sheets remained undisturbed, untouched. Theodore hadn’t spent the night here.
I guess that’s a relief.
Kicking off the covers, I stood up, the room’s chill immediately biting at my skin. I slipped into my robe, tying it securely around my waist as I made my way to the door. The sound of my footsteps echoed faintly across the hardwood floor, breaking the silence.
When I opened the door, Janina and L
