Madeline woke up not long after Lariette's phone call to Ruediger ended. Still in the pajamas, she emerged from the bedroom, her face slightly damp.
"Morning, Sleeping Beauty," Lariette glanced at Madeline, her brows raising as she said teasingly, "I thought you'd wake up tonight."
Madeline smiled sheepishly. She quickly rushed to Lariette, and then acted coy as she hugged her friend who sat cross-legged on the couch.
The TV was still showing the red panda documentary. The adorable furry animals were playing among themselves in the lush greenery of the Eastern Himalayas.
"Hehehe~ Sorry, I got carried away," Madeline laughed, her cheeks flushed red, "Lari, my lovely dear friend Lari, you've ordered food, didn't you? I'm hungry."
Upon waking up, Madeline was shocked to see the clock. She didn't expect to sleep in until the afternoon. Her eyes flung open, and all drowsiness disappeared.
