Villain Ch 74. An Intruder And A Note
The ethereal tendrils of sleep slowly released their grip on Jane, as she stirred from her slumber. With a sudden jolt, she opened her eyes, disoriented and confused. A quick glance at the clock revealed that it was 03.17 PM, a time most people would associate with the waning hours of daylight.
Rubbing her eyes, Jane gazed around her apartment, still groggy from her deep sleep. Her gaze took in her living room, which was bathed in a warm glow from the sun. She had fallen asleep on her couch yet again, a habit that had become all too familiar to her.
'I fell asleep on the couch again...' she thought. It was not a strange occurrence anymore, as she sometimes had to stay up late to finish her work. As a translator, deadlines were her constant companion.
Jane's mind was still foggy. She sat down and noticed that something was amiss. A soft, plush blanket slipped from her body.