Chapter 49: Last Night Took a Toll

"I’m going to bed now. We have class tomorrow. You should get some sleep too. We’ll go to school together in the morning."

With that, Alice made a playful face at Joseph and disappeared into her room.

Joseph glanced at his shoulder, noticing the bite mark had actually drawn blood. She hadn’t held back at all—it was a pretty vicious bite.

He couldn’t help but wonder what promises he had made to her in the past that she had held onto for so long, while he himself had forgotten.

Sighing, Joseph headed back to his room.

Lying in bed, he replayed Alice’s words in his mind. Somewhere along the line, he drifted off into a deep sleep.

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By seven the next morning, Joseph was up, preparing a hearty breakfast.

Despite the lack of sleep, he didn’t feel much of an impact. He’d noticed for a while now that his body wasn’t like that of an ordinary person.

He had more endurance and stamina. Even if he didn’t sleep for a few days, he still felt energetic.

Alice was already at the table, devouring br

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