By noon, Cassandra finally woke up.

Seeing Ray sitting beside her, scrolling through his phone, her cheeks flushed. "How long have I been asleep?" she asked.

"It's already the next day!" Ray replied with a grin. "Since you've slept so long, shouldn't you reward me properly?"

Cassandra instantly went pale. "I… I'm still sore!"

Ray laughed heartily and pinched her cheek. "You've only slept for a little over three hours. Come on—get up and eat."

She hesitated as she rose, each movement cautiou