Chapter 48

Less than two hours into work, I yawned again, completely drowsy. I stretched, planning to lie on my desk for a few minutes—until someone shook me awake. "Arabella? Arabella?" William's gentle voice called as he lightly shook my shoulder. "Hmm..." I lifted my head and rubbed my eyes. "William?" "It’s me. How did you end up sleeping here? Are you really that tired?" he asked, his concern genuine. "I'm not sure... Lately, I've just felt constantly drowsy. Maybe it's the stress? But... I don't really have much to worry about..." I hesitated, offering a vague excuse. William patted my head. "Come on, let's go grab lunch." "Huh?! Lunch? Is it already noon?" I asked in surprise. "I only slept for a few minutes..." "You've been out for a while—it’s already noon," William replied with a helpless smile. "Let's go; I'll take you out to eat." Scratching my head in confusion, I grabb