Chapter 141 Matthew's Company

The next day, Clara had no idea how she managed to get up. When she finally dragged herself out of bed, it felt like she'd been stuck on a boat for a month, her whole body swimming in a dizzy fog, like she had no sense of time or space. She had to take a moment to steady herself. It had been a long time since she felt like this. During that year on the island, she was used to skipping meals and living with an upside-down sleep schedule. Her body had adapted, and headaches had never been a problem. Maybe things had been going too smoothly for her lately, bringing her back to the life of luxury she once knew. She seemed to struggle to adjust. Leaning against the headboard, Clara waited a few minutes until she started feeling somewhat better. She sent Matthew a message, saying she wouldn't be coming downstairs today and needed to catch up on sleep. Matthew and Aaron, who had planned a lavish lunch, were taken aback by the news, especially Aaron. With Clara not coming, it meant Matt