Emily slowly opened her eyes, blinking a few times to dispel the lingering fog of sleep. Soft light shone on her face, and there, right in front of her, was Daniel. Not just Daniel, her boss who always looked serious, but Daniel, who was laughing in a low voice that was warm and gentle even though Daniel's soul was still trapped in her body.
Daniel, who was surprised to see Emily awake, immediately stopped his laughter. There was an unexpected sparkle in his eyes, a flash of excitement that was fleeting.
Emily's consciousness returned, and she realized her head was resting on Daniel's palm, so she quickly fixed her seat again.
"Sorry, sir. I fell asleep," Emily said, her voice trembling slightly with embarrassment.
"We'd better continue the lesson tomorrow," Daniel said in a soft, yet
