Norah gathered her belongings, heading back to her room. She grabbed her pajamas and stepped into the bathroom. The hot shower soothed her, washing away the weight of the day and leaving her feeling refreshed.

Afterward, she settled in bed and called Sean. His face appeared on the screen, still in his study, though he'd changed into more relaxed clothes.

“Have you made it to Surella yet?" Sean asked, adjusting his phone in one hand while clearing away the scattered papers on his desk with the other. His eyes locked on the screen, focused solely on her.