The bed felt impossibly soft that afternoon, like sinking into a cloud. Selena Dundro stirred, letting out a soft moan as she burrowed deeper into the sheets of the room she’d known her whole life. Her eyelids were heavy, body sluggish from the unexpected nap. She rarely slept during the day. Nights were for deep rest after long shifts, and days were for work—no time for laziness. But this morning at the restaurant, her father had surprised her: half the day off to rest, with strict orders to return by evening. The free hours had thrilled her. She’d called Mikey right away, hoping for some company, but he’d brushed her off as usual. “Busy working for our future, babe.” She didn’t mind—he was handsome, rich, generous. Most of the money came from his father, sure, but he had his own apartment, paid his own bills, and her dad approved of him. Maybe too much. When he couldn’t come over, they’d video-chatted instead. She lounged on the bed, laughing at his jokes until he had to “get back
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