Tyler was awake. Vicky silently thanked the darkness for concealing the panic in her expression.
After a few moments of silence, she said, "I'm just thirsty and want to grab a glass of water."
She heard a slight shuffle on the other side of the bed as Tyler got out of bed. "Stay still. I'll get you a glass of water."
Since Tyler had woken up, Vicky gave up on going outside. "Okay."
The lamp by the nightstand was turned on, and the room was instantly lit in its warm, yellow light.
Tyler walked out of the bedroom and returned shortly after with a glass of water.
The light was faint, and Tyler's shadow was reflected on the wall. Vicky, however, felt familiar with the sight as though she had seen it before.
She frowned as she watched him approach with the glass of water.
"Here you go."
Vicky did not have time to hold onto her thought and accepted the glass. "Thank you."
Once she finished her water, the two went back to sleep.
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Time flew. It was already the second night of th
