Adeline couldn't sleep for longer that night, even when she was lying in Theodore's warm embrace. In her restlessness, she was constantly twisting and turning on the bed and she woke Theodore up as well.
"Adeline! Isn't it too early for you to wake up?" Theodore half-opened his eyes and asked in his hoarse morning voice.
Adeline faced Theodore and whispered apologetically, "Yes, it is too early. Sorry, I woke you up. But I can't sleep at all."
Theodore now fully opened his eyes and removed a few strands of hair that were on Adeline's face. He shifted closer to Adeline and asked, "Are you worried about how things might go today?"
"Yes, I am." Adeline heaved a sigh and spoke as her pupils dilated, "Punishing Lillian has been the one goal that always motivated me to be stronger, to do better, and always be on my guard. And now that the moment that I have been waiting for is finally here, I am feeling really nervous."
