Joanna Jacobs walked up to the second floor, crossed the sun-drenched corridor, and headed straight for the second room.
As she walked, Joanna Jacobs steadied her breath. When she reached the door, she paused for a moment. Her previously expressionless face instantly broke into a pleasant smile.
Hearing the faint sound of footsteps from inside, the smile on Joanna Jacobs' face widened. She knocked three times, signaling her presence. But before anyone inside could respond, she pushed the door open and walked right in!
"Look at the time! Why aren't you out of bed yet? This isn't like you at all! What's wrong? Are you not feeling well?" Joanna Jacobs' voice suddenly filled Aurora Sterling's room.
Damien Valerius was standing in the middle of the room, wearing only a pair of pajama bottoms. He had just finished teasing Aurora, and a wicked smile still lingered on his face.
