Chapter 177 – An Unusual Morning
Morning came slowly, creeping over the horizon still veiled by a thin mist, bringing soft golden light that filtered gently through Sylvia’s bedroom window. The room, once filled with the darkness and silence of night, was now bathed in a warm, calming glow. The air felt fresh, carrying the scent of morning dew mingled softly with lavender from incense that had burned throughout the night.
On the large, comfortable bed, Sylvia still slept soundly, her face peaceful, her chest rising and falling in steady rhythm, showing a deep, restful sleep. Yet, unbeknownst to her, a silver-haired woman lay asleep right beside her.
Celes, who somehow had slipped into Sylvia’s room unnoticed, slept with a serene expression. Her small body was wrapped in the same blanket as Sylvia’s, her face partially hidden beneath her loose flowing hair. The girl seemed to relish sleeping next to Sylvia, as if Sylvia’s presence gave her a tranquility she could hardly find elsewhere.
Perhaps accustomed to Celes’s presence all this time, Sylvia hadn’t even realized the girl was there. Usually, Sylvia, with her heightened vigilance, would never allow anyone near her without awareness, but this time her defense instinct was truly lowered, for in her mind, there was no danger if it was Celes.
After a moment, Sylvia’s eyes slowly opened. She yawned softly while stretching, enjoying the rare sensation of rest. Slowly, she sat up, her long black hair falling freely down her back, revealing the beautiful morning view through the large window beside the bed.
Sylvia looked around with sleepy eyes and it was then that Celes slowly opened hers, still half-asleep, and carefully slipped off the bed without Sylvia noticing. The girl stepped quietly toward the door, then with a small, triumphant smile, disappeared silently leaving Sylvia still unaware of her presence.
Unaware of the events of the previous night, Sylvia rose leisurely and walked toward her private bathroom, specially prepared for the morning. The room was spacious with white marble floors that felt cool and pleasant beneath her feet. At the center, a large bathtub was filled with warm water, its surface steaming lightly, indicating the perfect temperature for her body.
When the door opened, Sylvia was slightly surprised to find Alicia and Stacia already inside the large bathtub, sitting facing each other and chatting lightly, enjoying a new experience they had never felt before.
"Oh, Sylvia! You’re finally awake," Alicia said warmly, her long silver hair flowing freely behind her, making her look elegant even though she was completely naked in the warm water.
"Come on in, the water’s so comfortable!" Stacia exclaimed, her face slightly flushed from the heat, yet her coquettish expression was clear. Her bright ash-gray hair shimmered softly under the morning sunlight filtering through the transparent glass by the bath.
Sylvia chuckled softly at her two sisters’ antics. She quickly removed her clothes and stepped slowly into the bathtub. When the warm water touched her skin, Sylvia sighed softly, enjoying a sensation she had rarely experienced since becoming a zombie.
"It feels like heaven," she murmured as she leaned back, closing her eyes for a moment, feeling the warm water gently envelop every part of her body.