Olivia went on asking, "Can I... go in?"
Camilla said, "He must be... resting."
Olivia wasn't concerned about anything else—she simply aimed to fulfill her mission.
"I'm just sending something to him."
Camilla hesitated to interrupt. "Then go knock on his door."
Once granted permission, Olivia expressed her gratitude.
As they reached Tyler's room, Camilla left.
Olivia rapped on the door. Silence met her first attempt, but it swung open with the second knock.
Gazing at Tyler, she wondered if he had just awakened, still clad in his sleeping robe.
Observing her pale face, Tyler asked, "Has your fever subsided?"
"Yes," she affirmed.
Without much reaction, he instructed, "Then rest in your room."
As he began to close the door, Olivia halted him. "Tyler—"
He paused, turning to face her.
Olivia clutched the food container and hesitated before asking, "Can I come in?"
Tyler glanced at the container, his brow furrowing.
Realizing her mistake, Olivia pressed on. Even if he saw through her, eating the meal together was all that mattered.
"May I?"
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