Could Not Sleep Cecilia thought perhaps it was because she had never experienced a mother’s affection before. Then, one day, she received it. She assumed that was probably why she was so terrified of losing it.
After repeatedly dousing himself with cold water, Cecilia finally managed to soothe her troubled mind somewhat before stepping out of the bathroom.
At night, Cecilia sent Nathaniel back to look after Elliot, while she chose to stay behind to keep Queenie company.
Yuliana also wanted to stay.
Left with no other choice, Queenie reluctantly agreed to their stay.
By the time night rolled around, the pain in Queenie’s body had become particularly pronounced.
She gritted her teeth, utterly unable to fall asleep.
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