After watching Koenigsek drive away, Harper returned to the master bedroom.

Inside, Preston stood by the floor-to-ceiling window like a male model, unmoving, staring at the car that had disappeared in the distance downstairs.

Harper couldn't help but cough lightly when she saw him. "They're gone. When are you leaving?"

Preston, who was smiling brightly like he had won a victory, quickly put away his smile and turned to look at Harper when

he heard her voice.

Seeing her neatly dressed, he squinted slightly. "I don't have any clothes to wear. How about you let me stay for another night?"

There was a hidden emotion in his eyes, somewhat obscure,...