Chapter 79

"Good morning," Ryan greeted Adrienne, a warm smile lighting up his face as he glanced up from his laptop. Adrienne, disheveled from sleep, yawned and rubbed her eyes in response.

"Good morning. Did I oversleep?" Adrienne asked sheepishly, feeling a hint of embarrassment at waking up late.

Ryan chuckled.

"Nah, you got the perfect amount of sleep your body needed," he reassured her, his voice filled with sincerity.

Adrienne stretched her weary limbs and let out a contented sigh.

"I'll be right back," she said, mustering enough energy to head to the bathroom for a quick refreshing routine. After brushing her teeth and splashing cold water on her face, she emerged, feeling much more awake. She made her way towards Ryan, bending down to plant a tender kiss on the top of his hair.

Curiosity sparked in her eyes as she noticed the intensity of his focus.

"What are you up to?" Adrienne inquired, genuinely interested.

"Just going over some account reports I've neglected. It's about t