Nearly a month had passed, and everything remained tranquil.

Zoe was recuperating in the Clark family mansion, Mrs. Taylor spent most of her time at the hospital, rarely returning home, and Cosmo was busy with winter break tutoring sessions, seldom seen around.

Mrs. Clark used to visit the company occasionally, but now, worried about Zoe being bored at home and fearing any health issues, she had stopped going altogether, staying home to keep Zoe company all day long.

Penelope also made it a nightly routine to come over from the office. Mrs. Clark had invited him to stay at the Clark family residence, and initially he politely accepted.

But over...