Chapter 98 Call Me If You Need Anything

• Throughout the morning, the apartment was a sanctuary of quiet vigilance. Marcus and Asher took turns keeping watch, their concern for Ira mirrored in their determined faces. They moved around quietly, ensuring she was comfortable and her temperature stable, each movement precise and careful to avoid disturbing her rest.
• In the late hours of the morning, Ira stirred. Her eyes fluttered open, and for a moment, she looked around in confusion, the unfamiliarity of the surroundings causing her to tense. Then she saw Alex beside her, his hand still holding hers, and her expression softened.
• Ira’s throat felt parched, and she reached out for the glass of water on the table, but it was just out of reach. Her hand trembled from the effort, her movements weak. Asher, who was carrying a tray of food from the kitchen to the living room, noticed her struggling.