Chapter 39

Adrienne woke up the following day, a typical Monday morning. As she glanced around the room, a sinking feeling crept in—she was alone. Confusion clouded her mind as she pondered the events of the previous night.

"Didn't we sleep together? Or did I sleep alone? Or did he go out again?" She asked herself, her brow furrowing as she tried to piece together the fragmented memories.

Slowly, she stretched her weary limbs and sat up, realizing she was clad in a button-up shirt and just her panties— an outfit clearly belonging to Ryan. Intrigued, she questioned herself, "Did I wear his clothes after showering?" Her memory failed her, refusing to provide an answer.

Standing up, she stretched her entire body, feeling the need to recenter herself.

"It's been a while since I've done my usual morning meditations," Adrienne murmured to herself, feeling the absence of her grounding routine.

The absence of Ryan nagged at her, and she couldn't shake the curiosity any longer.