I'm sorry, Lili. I didn't mean to imply anything bad.

[ Her obvious lack of energy came to Matthew as a surprise. After all, they had shared a bed since the start of vacation and kept similar sleeping schedules because of it. Unlike her, he felt perfectly rested (naps aside) despite the level of activity they subscribed to during the day. Lili was an athlete like him as well, if not a much better one, anyway. Why would she be... ]

...exhausted? What's wrong?

[ Eyebrows furrowed, Matthew wrapped an arm around her shoulders and settled them both back down onto to mattress. ]