Gerald kept his promise. He only slept in Ariana's room for about an hour, and afterward, he appeared refreshed and ready to resume his activities. Ariana escorted Gerald to the front door, an unusual gesture for her, but she did it reluctantly due to Gerald's insistence. She could only comply, furrowing her brow in the process.

Upon returning to the room, Ariana found Adel already there. The young adult, always teasing, looked at Ariana. "Aww, aren't you two just being romantic," the girl ...