Isabella’s POV

I slept through breakfast and lunch that day, my body too heavy with exhaustion and my thoughts equally weighed down.

By the time I finally stirred, the sun had already begun its descent.

After I finished washing up, I exited the bathroom to see the dining nook table already covered with dishes.

My stomach grumbled faintly, reminding me that I hadn't eaten since lunch the day before, but my nerves had also settled like deadweight in my ...