Chapter 58

Daniel

"Bella, it's time to wake up," I whispered calmly, lightly tapping her shoulder to wake her gently, careful not to be too forceful.

She stirred and turned for a few moments before finally opening her eyes and realizing that I had stopped driving.

"Are we already here?" she asked in a drowsy voice, stretching her body and stifling a yawn with her hand.

"Yes, we've arrived. Would you like a few moments to fully wake up?" I asked, noticing her lingering drowsiness and the hint that she wanted to go back to sleep.

It was evident from her expression that she was stressed, and her swift plunge into sleep indicated her need for rest, possibly from overworking herself.

"No, there's no need. I'll get out now," she replied, and I stepped out of the car to assist her in opening the passenger's door.

She nodded her thanks and stepped out, casting a bewildered glance around the parki