The thermostat was turned on by Lewis before he left. He specifically set it to 82.4°F. The warm air brushed against the exposed side of her waist. Larissa tossed from the heat, but the skirt of the nightgown prevented her from moving well, and it rolled up further.

Her head was heavy, and it was also throbbing. Her body felt like it was on fire. This made her realize that she probably had a fever.

Her arm was so heavy that she could not lift it at all. Larissa made a lot of effort to pick up her phone that was charging in the bedside cabinet. She did not know who put her phone on Do Not Disturb because Lewis and Gary each called her once in the afternoon, but she did not hear them.

Lewis even sent her a WhatsApp text. "I have dinner with a client, so order something for yourself if you're hungry. Don't wait for me."

Looking at the time, Lewis must be at the dinner right now.

Larissa was unwilling to disturb him while he was working. She did her best to crawl to the edge of the be