The room hung heavy with tension as Regina and Hills remained in their respective positions, an unspoken rift dividing them. The silence between them was palpable, each lost in their own thoughts and emotions.As Regina lay with eyes barely closed, Hills couldn't help but steal glances at her. He noticed her feigned slumber, a facade she had erected to avoid interaction with him. Hills, unable to contain himself any longer, broke the silence. "Having trouble sleeping, Regina?"Regina, keeping her eyes shut, responded curtly. "Can't you see that I'm sleeping? Or are you blind?"Hills sighed, his voice filled with understanding. "No, Regina. I'm not blind. I can see quite clearly that you're pretending to be asleep."Regina let out an exasperated sigh, rolling her eyes in frustration. "What do you want, Hills? Can't you just leave me alone? I can't stand the thought of being in the same room as you, let alone sleep close to you."Hills fell silent, contemplating Regina's words. After
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