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Stella woke up in a neat and tidy room. A few sketches-like objects were put on the walls, and the space was extremely minimalistic yet stylish. It was cold, the wind blowing gently up the light gray curtains. She was where?

Stella sat up gradually. She felt an ache in her arm and only saw that gauze was wrapped there when she looked down.

"You're awake?"

She opened her eyes to a friendly voice. She looked at Jude in shock when he entered the room and gave her a cup of warm water. "Have some water."

After a moment of blank staring, Stella reached out and picked up the cup. Her lips were parched and she was definitely thirsty.

She took the water and sipped it.

Jude spoke "slowly."

Stella moved to the rhythm of his speech. He was very kind! When she was done, she wanted to set the cup down.

Jude also assisted her in wiping the wetness off the corner of her lips.

Stella froze where she was. How was he going about it? Did he really put his finger to the corner of her mouth