Chapter 338

Alston thought about it, leaning against the bedside, trying to sleep. Cecilia, after washing up, returned to the room to find Alston with his eyes closed, uncertain if he was truly asleep. He lay precariously on the edge of the bed, half his body hanging off as if he could fall at any moment. Cecilia furrowed her brows but said nothing. She took off her shoes and lay down next to Gladys, who was on the inner side of the bed. The room was cold, so Cecilia spread out the blanket and covered both Alston and Gladys before drifting off to sleep herself. She had a dreamless night. When Cecilia woke up, the sky outside was already bright. Gladys and Alston were still asleep. She propped herself up, noticing Alston holding Gladys close, both sleeping soundly. Gladys, who was a restless sleeper, must have moved closer to Alston during the night. Cecilia, worried about Gladys aggravating Alston's injuries, gently pulled her daughter away and got up to get ready and buy breakfast. By the time sh