Tessy woke up two hours later feeling a little better than when she had just arrived from work, even though the exhaustion in her body still lingered. Her muscles felt heavy, and the dull ache in her shoulders hadn't entirely disappeared. The kind of exhaustion she felt wasn't just physical; it ran deeper, as though it was wound into her bones.
She headed to the bathroom for a quick shower. The warm water cascading over her skin was a small relief, washing away the sweat and grime of the day. Once she was done, she stepped out of the bathroom clad in a towel and reached for her phone, which she used to dial Daniel's number, recalling that Ruby had offered to give her a foot massage. Her fingers moved sluggishly as she tapped the screen, and she hoped Daniel would pick up quickly.
