Chapter 34: Sick

After dinner, Chloe walked Wyatt to the door, and he headed home. She tidied up the remaining dishes before heading to her room. Despite feeling quite tired, she assumed she'd have trouble falling asleep—but she ended up sleeping straight through until the next morning. Mia sat at her vanity, glancing at Chloe, who was busy working through a practice exam. "Sometimes, I really envy you," Mia said. "Your days are so simple and efficient—just studying and resting at home. Unlike me, who not only has to work but also deal with social obligations. Do you know? My parents actually want me to go on a blind date today." For Mia, getting dressed and doing her makeup was usually a relaxing and enjoyable process, but today, she clearly wasn't in a good mood. Chloe knew that Mia hated the idea of blind dates, so she changed the subject. "If you really envy me, why don't you put everything aside for a day and come study with me at the library? Who knows, maybe you’ll find some joy in it." If M