Chapter 41

SARAH

I woke up to the sound of a soft knock on the door, followed by Gloria’s cheerful voice. “Good morning, Sarah. I brought you some breakfast.”

I rubbed my eyes, feeling the grogginess of sleep still clinging to me. “Morning, Gloria.”

She wheeled a tray into the room, and the smell of fresh coffee and toast filled the air. “How did you sleep?” she asked, setting the tray on the small table beside my bed.

“Better than I expected,” I admitted, sitting up slowly. “What’s on the menu?”

Gloria smiled, lifting the lids off the dishes. “We have scrambled eggs, toast, some fruit, and a bit of yogurt. And, of course, coffee.”

My stomach growled in response, and I realized just how hungry I was. “That sounds amazing. Thank you.”

She handed me a cup of coffee first. “Cream and sugar?”

“Just a splash of cream, please.”

As she prepared my coffee, I picked up a piece of toast and took a bite. It was warm and buttery, just what I needed to start the day. “This is really good.”

Gloria chuckled. “