Chapter 48

It had barely been two hours since work had started, and Stella was already yawning again. She was so tired… Stretching her arms, she thought she might rest her head on the desk for just a couple of minutes. That was, until someone gently shook her awake. “Stella? Stella?” Anthony’s hand lightly tapped her, his voice soft as he called her name. “Mmm…” Stella rubbed her eyes and looked up, “Anthony?” “It’s me. Why are you sleeping here?” Anthony asked, concern lacing his voice. “Are you really that tired?” “I’m not sure,” Stella replied, still groggy. “Lately, I just feel exhausted all the time… Maybe it’s the stress, but… I don’t really have that much stress, I guess…” She thought for a moment, then shrugged it off, offering a half-hearted excuse. Anthony reached out to ruffle her hair. “Come on, let’s go grab lunch.” “Huh? Eat? Is it already noon?” Stella blinked in surprise. “I thought I only slept for a few minutes…” “You’re such a fool,” Anthony chuckled. “You’ve be