Chapter 148: Restocking

Jennifer woke up to the sound of her phone buzzing incessantly on her nightstand. She groggily reached over to silence it, rubbing the sleep from her eyes. As she sat up in bed, she noticed the numerous missed calls from Henry, her heart sinking slightly. She shrugged, feeling a mix of emotions: annoyance, guilt, and a hint of sadness. Why was Henry so desperate to reach her? Didn't he understand that she needed space? Jennifer swung her legs over the side of the bed and stood up, stretching her arms above her head. She yawned, feeling the fatigue of the past few days catching up with her. She shuffled to the bathroom, her feet dragging on the floor. As she washed her face, she couldn't help but think about Henry's calls. What did he want from her? Couldn't he just leave her alone? After washing up, Jennifer made her way to the kitchen to brew a cup of tea. She needed something to wake her up and calm her nerves. As she waited for the tea to steep, she gazed out the wind