77 Bath

As Linda stepped out of the car, she followed Vladimir into the house. Once inside, he turned to her with a warm smile. "Would you like to go rest for a bit?" he asked, noticing her fatigue. Wordlessly, she followed him, trailing behind as they made their way upstairs. Linda entered her room first to change into more comfortable clothing. Emerging in a cozy white gown, she left her room and made her way to Vladimir's room. "You should come join me in bed," he suggested, gesturing to the empty space beside him with a nod of his head. She walked over to the bed and climbed in, pulling the blankets up to cover her body. Vladimir shifted closer, allowing her to rest her head on his shoulder. His gaze drifted upwards, fixed on the ceiling for some time until the gentle sound of her snores reached his ears. A smile crept onto his lips as he glanced down at her, already lost in slumber. Carefully, he adjusted himself, gently maneuvering her head to rest on the soft pillow