The bell rang, alerting Alex, who then calmed upon recalling it was definitely the cake for Alisha.

“Let me take you downstairs, where you can enjoy your truffle cake and watch TV,” Alex suggested firmly to Alisha.

Alisha simply nodded, allowing him to carry her, eager to indulge.

Having slept too long, she had no desire to remain idle when she couldn't sleep anyway.

So, she acquiesced to his offer, lacking the energy to walk.

Alex felt content seeing her agreement, sensing progress in ...