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"Alexander woke up earlier in the morning. The morning sun rising on the eastern horizon was getting higher. Its light penetrated through the gaps in the window, passing through the bedroom curtains. It brought enthusiasm and hope, greeting the new day.

Ignoring dozens of calls from Auntie Ruby, Alexander let them go unanswered. He didn't want to talk to that woman. He remained lying under the same blanket as Jennifer.

He checked Jennifer's body temperature with his hand, relieved that her fever had subsided.

"Sweet."

Alexander gazed at Jennifer's face. He had been doing this for thirty minutes. He never got bored of it. He felt increasingly immersed and...