These days, Elena's breaks were no longer for rest. Every spare minute was spent studying, reviewing materials, completing assignments, or attending virtual lessons with her instructors. After work, depending on the schedule, either Professor Schwarz or Professor Hisakawa would already be waiting for her at the penthouse.
She would come home, wash up quickly, and dive straight into lessons that stretched deep into the night.
By the time they ended, exhaustion clung to her like a heavy coat.
Often, Jin Di would find her slumped in the library office, barely conscious. He would lift her gently into his arms and carry her to their bedroom.
More often than not, she was already asleep by the time he laid her down. He would carefully change her clothes, tuck her into bed, and only then allow himself to rest beside her.
One night, however, she managed to stay awake when he picked her up.
