She attempted to move, her body aching unbearably. Something came to her mind, and she immediately searched for her phone. Thankfully, Arnold hadn’t touched it.

She woke up, and Arnold did, too. His voice was hoarse when he asked, “Are you awake?”

Josie seemed to have a memory lapse. “What did I do yesterday?”

Arnold moved his neck slightly, then began to count on his fingers. “You threatened to jump into the river, asked me to pluck stars for you, ran wildly in the streets, and insisted on sleeping in a trash can-”

Josie closed her eyes, unwilling to reminisce. “Stop! I understand. No need to say more.”

She caused a ruckus all night, and Arnold likewise didn’t get a moment of peace.

Josie unlocked the car door. “If there’s nothing else… I’ll be going now…”

Arnold’s expression was filled with melancholy when he saw her cautiousness. “Are you leaving already? Without me, you would have died on the streets yesterday.”

At this point, Josie truly felt like jumping into the river. “So, what do you want?”

After some thought, he pointed toward the cafe not far away. “Buy something for me to eat.”

was a

realized something

behind her, whispering softly, “That’s about enough for the performance, Ms. Warren. Mr.

a black car parked

rubbed her forehead. “How is

throughout the night. His subordinates lacked the necessary acuity and failed to

felt slightly relieved. When it was her turn in line, she ordered two bagels and two bottles of milk. Seeing her unhurried manner, the person behind her

I flawlessly executed. What’s there

to Arnold’s car, right in front of the

to go.” She handed him a set

“Is that all?”

also human. I also

a few steps out when

glanced back at

you need to vent again next time, but please, don’t hit my face. It

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