#Chapter 40: Unveiling Shadows

Olivia I was lying in my bed in the dim light. I had been dozing on and off all day, but this time I was fast asleep. Suddenly, a creak caught my attention. I stirred from my nap, my eyes blinking away the remnants of sleep. The room felt hazy, and as my vision cleared, I noticed Nathan standing in the doorway. His face flushed a deep shade of red, and he quickly concealed his lower half behind the door. Confusion clouded my mind as I sat up, pulling the covers closer to me. "What are you doing, Nathan?" I asked, my voice laced with both curiosity and concern. Nathan’s face somehow turned an even deeper shade of red as he stammered out a response. “I… I… Um…” He cleared his throat. “How did everything go with my mom this morning?” At the mention of Nathan’s mother and her horrible soup, I practically felt nauseous just thinking about it. I shook my head and laid back down with a shrug. “It was fine.” Nathan shot me a puzzled look. He ho