“Mrs. Lane, it wasn’t easy for Sonny and my sister to fall asleep, so don’t wake them up yet. Just keep some porridge warm on the stove for them to eat when they wake up.”

Mrs. Lane nodded. “Alright.”

The three ate breakfast together. Serenity made herself a cup of instant coffee to wake herself up.

Once Mrs. Lane finished eating, she left the little dining area. Zachary took advantage of this to reach out and hold Serenity’s hand.

“Seren.”

Zachary said warmly, “You should stay home and res