Chapter 836

... As dawn broke, a new day silently crept in. Naomi was roused by the alarm clock, awakening to find the little girl still sound asleep. Groggily, she reached for her phone, silencing the alarm, and squinted at the time before glancing out the window. The sky was just beginning to brighten, the hour not yet reaching five. Naomi purposely set the alarm early, wanting to prepare pastries and breakfast ahead of time, and also to freshen up at the hotel. However, having stayed up late the previous night, her eyes were reluctant to open now. The little girl in her arms stirred at the sound of the alarm, mirroring Naomi's movements. Feeling the small figure move, Naomi glanced down at the child who shifted in her embrace. Within seconds, the little one drifted back to sleep, showing no sign of waking. Seeing this, Naomi could not help but smile, feeling slightly more awake herself. Placing her phone on the bedside table, she quietly got up, tucked the child in properly, and then proce