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Chapter 18 - The next morning

Author: Onyx
last update Last Updated: 2025-08-13 20:24:05

The next morning, Ivy woke up to the smell of something warm, it wasn't coffee, it was not toast either.

It was something that smelled softer and cozier.

Her lashes fluttered open, and even the sunlight that was spilling through the curtains felt gentler than usual. It took her a second to realize her blanket was tucked all the way around her, like someone had gone out of their way to make sure she wouldn’t get cold in her sleep.

She looked at the clock, it was 9:12 a.m. She never slept in that late.

Her head still felt heavy from the fever, but the pounding from last night had dulled into a faint ache. She turned to her nightstand and froze.

There was a tray, on it was a steaming bowl of congee, the ginger and scallion aroma curling into the air. Beside it, there was a small cup of neatly measured pills. And next to that was a sticky note.

"Make sure to take your meds after eating. — L"

The handwriting was bold, slightly cocky, like it belonged to someone who thought their signature
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