“You mean it?” Hoyles was shocked.

His expression quickly turned stern. “Kane didn’t mistreat you, did he? Newlyweds should be inseparable. Why agree to stay with two old people?”

“He didn’t do anything. He’s busy with work and the Gothom Pack. I’m bored alone.”

“Tch. Abandoned, so you’re sticking with us.”

“…Then I won’t come.”

“No way! A promise is a promise. We’re leaving now.”

We quickly changed out of our coats and walked to the nearby villa neighborhood.

The house was dark when we arrived.

We slipped in quietly. Hoyles whispered. “Heinare’s asleep. I’ll show you your room.”

By phone light, he led me to the guest room. Last...