Waking Up Alone

The following day, Tess woke up early. She had been dreaming the whole night.

"Gideon..." Tess wanted Gideon to get her a new coat. But she found Gideon wasn't there.

Tess became sober instantly. She didn't put on her shoes and rushed out barefoot.

Tess was familiar with Gideon's routine. Gideon didn't usually get up at this time.

Tess thought, 'Gideon is not in bed at this time. It means that he