As the first rays of sunlight began to peek through the horizon, Lance gently tucked Edwin into bed. He lingered for a moment, his eyes tracing the lines of Edwin's face, before quietly slipping out of the room and the house.
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The next morning, Kimberly arrived early, determined to get Edwin back on track. He entered Edwin's bedroom, immediately heading for the heavy curtains. With a swift motion, he pulled them aside, allowing bright sunlight to flood the room.
"Rise and shine! Time to wake up, your highness," he announced.
Edwin groaned loudly, burying his face deeper into the pillow. "Kim, what the hell?" he mumbled, his voice muffled and thick with sleep. "Close those damn curtains right now, or I swear I'll fire you on the spot."
Kimberly chuckled, unfazed by the threat. "Come
