They both lay back on the bed catching their breath, as they embraced each other affectionately. Gradually they recovered, but as the minutes passed, they both fell into the realm of dreams.
The next morning, Candice awoke much later than usual, as the previous night's actions had exhausted her. When she woke up and saw the time, she wanted to get up quickly, as she had to go to work, but she immediately felt a pain in her lower body and let out a soft grunt.
Andrew, who had already gotten up and was sawing her sleeping, hugged her and gently laid her back on the bed while he said, "Don't be reckless, you must rest today. Gaston and the others have already been briefed, so relax."
Candice wanted to refute, but feeling the stabbing pain in her lower half, she decided to heed him. Andrew accompanied her for a few minutes comforting her, as he had experience, since Carolina suffered in the same way.
