Chapter 15. Suspicion

“Willow, wake up.”

The soft voice roused Willow, although she still felt very sleepy. The morning sunlight made Willow’s eyes sting; the glare was discomforting. Curled in the chair, Willow slowly turned to the side, seeing Kyler’s figure.

“Are we home?” Willow asked. Kyler nodded. “What time is it?” she continued.

“Eight in the morning.”

“You drove all night? Aren’t you tired?”

“I am tired, actually. That’s why I wanted to lie down on the couch. Come on, wake up quickly.”

With a sleepy shuffle, Willow exited the car and walked towards the house. Her feet climbed the stairs, and she hurriedly opened the front door. Kyler followed behind her. Even before Willow entered, Kyler had already guided her halfway to the sofa, and he half-ran towards it.

“Don’t you want breakfast?” Willow asked casually.

“There’s nothing in the fridge. And you don’t have any food stocked up,” Kyler replied hoarsely, already closing his eyes on the sofa. “I just