Chapter 16

December 17, 2024

Tuesday

East Rembo, Taguig

8:00 AM

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Monica let out a yawn as she got out of bed, stretching her arms before heading to the bathroom for her morning routine. Just as she opened the bathroom door, Gwenette stepped out, a cloud of steam trailing behind her.

Gwenette's short hair was damp, beads of water dripping down her neck. A towel hung loosely over her shoulders.

"Morning," Gwenette greeted, her voice soft but cheerful.

"Morning," Monica replied with a nod, stepping inside the bathroom.

"I'll whip up some breakfast. Freyah and the others are coming back today. Anything specific you want to eat?" Gwenette asked as she paused by the door.

"Pancit Canton, chili-mansi flavor," Monica yelled, her voice muffled as the bathroom door clicked shut behind her.

"Nope. You've been eating that since yesterday," Gwenette countered, a hint of exasperation in her tone.