Chapter 41

The movie was halfway through when a kiss scene between the main leads unfolded on the screen, triggering an unexpected sight. Alice suddenly saw Lucas and Milla on the screen, replacing the movie's main leads. A sudden panic gripped her. "Alice, what's wrong?" Siya immediately noticed Alice's startled expression, expressing concern. "I'm fine; I don't know when I fell asleep," Alice pretends, rubbing her eyes as if to shake off the unease. "Then go to bed; you must be tired," Siya suggested. Alice nodded and stood up. "Then I'm going first. Good night," Siya waved her hand, bidding Alice goodnight. As soon as Alice closed the door behind her, the smile on her face vanished, replaced by tears streaming down. It was challenging to maintain a facade of strength when she was shattered inside. "Why am I crying?" she mumbled, stubbornly attempting to wipe away her tears, but they continued to fall relentlessly. The storm within her had finally broken through. Until now, she had acted fine t