Chapter 9

Larissa rubbed her tired eyes and yawned before making her way to the door, stumbling over strewn clothes and discarded shoes.

Opening the door, Larissa found herself face to face with a tired looking hospital cleaner named Ruth. "I'm sorry to bother you, Larissa," Ruth said apologetically, "but I just wanted to let you know that I'll begin cleaning your room now, I figured since it's morning and you must be awake, it wouldn't be an issue." explained,

Larissa tried her best to muster a polite smile, but exhaustion clung to her like a heavy blanket. "No worries, Ruth, go ahead and do your job," she said, stepping aside to let the cleaner enter the room. She couldn't help but feel of envy as she watched Ruth move about the room energetically, effortlessly tidying everything in sight,

As the cleaner worked, Larissa climbed back into bed, her body sinking comfortingly into the mattress. She couldn't resist the pull of sleep and dozed off, even with the faint sound of Ruth's vacuum cleaner