The drive home felt longer than usual.
Maybe because my entire body ached.
Maybe because my head still felt heavy even after the medicine.
Or maybe because today had simply been too much.
By the time the car pulled into the mansion driveway, I was exhausted.
Completely exhausted.
I grabbed my bag and stepped out of the car.
The evening air brushed against my skin.
For a second, I stood there and just breathed.
The moment I walked inside, I heard laughter coming from the living room.
Leo.
Of course.
I followed the sound.
Leo was driving his small toy car around the room with complete confidence.
One eye still covered.
Completely ignoring the fact that he was technically recovering.
Pierce sat on the couch nearby with his phone in one hand.
He looked up when he saw me.
“Fin
