Chapter 27 Get Up and Sleep Again

Brunel's eyes flashed when he looked at me, but I couldn't read the emotions in them. One thing was clear, though: Brunel knew I was openly trying to mess with him. I thought I was being obvious enough, so he wouldn’t drink the coffee I gave him. But he drank it right in front of me! That coffee was sour, spicy, and salty, and Brunel frowned as he took a big gulp. While I was momentarily stunned, he resumed his usual gentle smile, “Satisfied?” I felt a bit inexplicably guilty and coughed lightly, “You were the one who wanted to drink it.” Brunel nodded, “Yes, I did. Consider it an apology for what I said earlier.” I had intended to get back at Brunel, but his accepting demeanor made me feel a bit odd. I cursed Brunel under my breath as a weirdo and called Amy to pick me up. When I got home, Alan was already there, helping Grandma Hecate with flower arranging. Seeing me return, Grandma Hecate squinted her eyes with a kindly smile, “Aisha, back from work? Alan, hurry up and p