The lights in the living room had been on the entire time. Marianne came out of her room several times only to see that the TV was still on, playing a variety show from overseas; the sound of the host and guests laughing at their nonsensical jokes echoed in the wide living room, making it seem creepy.
Elijah just sat there, not moving an inch as he stared at the TV emotionlessly. Even though Marianne had replaced a few cups of coffee for him, he still didn't have the intention of drinking it, letting the warmth of the coffee fade away.
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