Inside Anna’s bedroom, Lucy pressed her back against the door. She heard Marco’s words before his footsteps faded down the hallway. When she was sure he was gone, she closed her eyes and let out a long, unsteady sigh. Her heart thudded in her chest, and she pressed a hand against it, forcing herself to take slow, steady breaths until it began to calm. After a moment, Lucy opened her eyes, straightened, and stepped away from the door. Her feet moved quietly across the floor as she approached Anna’s bed. Anna was still fast asleep, her hair messy and her face buried in the pillow. Lucy hesitated for a second, watching her, then leaned down and gently tapped her shoulder. “Anna, wake up,” she said softly, but Anna didn’t move. Lucy shook her a little harder this time. “Anna, wake up. It’s already morning.” Anna groaned softly and turned to the side, her eyes still closed. “Just let me sleep a little longer,” she mumbled, her voice muffled by the pillow. Lucy frowned and cro
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