บท 76: The truth about the extension

When Patrick woke up, Phina was cuddled up next to him. A tiny smile curved upon his face. Seeing her face again was pleasant. She slept on the bed looking so lovely and comfortable. He was sure that he missed her dozing visage. Every morning, he would stare at her face before leaving the room.

And that morning, he was carrying out the same action. Before getting out of bed, he made sure the pillow beneath her head was in the correct position and gave her a gentle kiss on the forehead.

After leaving the room, he headed to the gym. Phil was already utilizing the treadmill in the fitness center, his earpieces in his ears. He stared at the woods and the far-off sea through the glass wall.

He approached him from the side and mounted the other treadmill next to him. That's when he became aware of his presence. He grinned after pressing the console's pause button and removing the earpiece from his ears.

"Good morning." He greeted his friend.