"There's no need." Curtis had just woken up. His reflexes were extremely slow, but he wanted to make Gwen stay.

He hooked his pinky finger around Gwen's fingers. He asked, "How long was I asleep?"

"Almost half a month." Gwen returned to the side of the bed. She gently placed Curtis' hand down.

"You're finally up."

Curtis mumbled to himself, "Half a month …" He looked out of the window at the night sky sadly.

Gwen could see the disappointment in his eyes. She smiled. "At least you're up. No