A frown remained etched on Stella's face as she squatted, watching Ivan as he slept. Slowly, she lifted her hand and carefully closed the window.Once the window was properly closed, she stood up, still clutching her chest. She was startled to her bones."Ivan?" she called softly as she climbed into the bed, but he continued sleeping."Red-eyed demon is here," she whispered, and he stirred in his sleep, his brows creasing for a moment, but he didn't wake up.Not wanting to disturb him, Stella decided to see him on her own. She'd tell Ivan he was asleep and should return tomorrow.She got up from the bed and carefully walked to the door, being cautious not to wake Ivan up.When she reached the door, she unlocked it and twisted the doorknob, but Ivan's voice froze her in place, as if a bucket of ice had been poured over her."Where is she going? Would you come back here, Stella?" he questioned, and she gritted her teeth as she turned back to the room, feeling like a thief who had just b
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