The sunlight over the Pacific Ocean shone directly down, warmer than on land.
Steven Balance woke up from his afternoon nap, got up from the bed, yawned, looked around, but didn't find Aldana Candi. He got off the bed barefoot, still yawning, and walked out of the room.
Liam Summer and Charles Green were talking on the deck, Charles looking a bit serious and agitated, while Liam wore his usual gentle smile, calm and accommodating. Seeing Steven come out, Liam turned his head and greeted him, "Andrew."
"Where did she go?" Steven scratched his head, still drowsy, and his voice was somewhat hoarse, "Why is she gone as soon as I wake up?"
He remembered falling asleep with her in his arms.
"Oh, after you fell asleep, she went out." Liam said, "She's probably on Norris Moore's bed now, not sure if she's asleep; you can go check."
Steven rubbed his chin, "Is my bed not good enough? Is Norris' bed more comfortable than mine?"
