Chapter 77

After dinner, Lily carefully helped Olivia to her bedroom, tucking her in with gentle hands. Olivia was already tired, her body weakened from her time in the hospital, so Lily stayed by her side for a few minutes, softly stroking her hand until she drifted off to sleep. She turned off the lights in Olivia’s room, making sure she was comfortable, and quietly stepped out. The house felt calm now, the soft hum of the night settling over everything. Lily was exhausted herself. She decided to head to bed, wanting nothing more than a few hours of peace. In her own room, she moved around quietly, pulling out her pajamas and heading to the bathroom. After drying off, she slipped into a simple nightdress and climbed into bed. She switched off the main light, leaving the room dim. The soft glow from the hallway slipped under the door, but she didn’t mind. She was too tired to care. Lying down, she pulled the blanket up to her chin and closed her eyes, finally allowing herself to relax. She thoug