AIDEN'S POV My eyes fluttered open to the morning light streaming through the curtains. Turning over, I was startled to find Loretta lying next to me. "Loretta, wake up," I said, tapping her arm. Gradually, she sat up, rubbing her eyes. "Why are you here in my room?" I asked, confused by her presence in my bedroom. "Don't you remember? I came to help you last night, and we both just fell asleep," she explained. The memory of the previous evening flashed through my mind. "Okay, but you shouldn't have stayed in my room," I pointed out as I got out of bed. "Can you please leave?" I asked her. "Leave your room? After I've been helping you, Loretta responded, clearly upset. "Helping? Do you mean helping me for your selfish interests? Please, get out!" I raised my voice

