Chapter 79

As I ventured downstairs with a singular purpose in mind, to satisfy my sudden thirst with a refreshing glass of cool water from the fridge, I found myself engaged in a momentary pause in the midst of a captivating movie playing on my laptop. Meanwhile, Josh was indulging in a much-needed bath session in the nearby bathroom, blissfully unaware of the events unfolding downstairs.

Reaching the kitchen, I casually positioned myself at the familiar kitchen bar, leaning on it comfortably as I eagerly took hold of a glass and filled it with the life-giving liquid from the sink. The silence was almost deafening, extended throughout only by the distinct sound of the water droplets gently cascading from the faucet.

But then, something caught my attention. My gaze instinctively shifted towards the closed door of the bathroom, located just a few steps away from where I stood. As if compelled by an invisible force, my ears perked up, attuned to the splashing noises echoing from with