Supporting her head with her hand, Alden lay on his side and tidied up Alice's disheveled hair.

"Because I was disturbed earlier, Ald. So it's difficult to fall asleep again."

"In that case, let's go downstairs for lunch."

Alice shook her head. "I want to stay here. I'm not hungry yet."

"Alright then. Let's lie down until we're satisfied," Alden changed his sleeping position. He went from lying on his side to lying on his back, folding both hands behind his head.

"That's better," Alice said as she scooted to sit up and leaned against the headboard. She gazed at Alden and scanned every contour of his face.

"Why are...