Ever since yesterday’s incident—when Kael suddenly wanted to sleep together—Eira had honestly been so embarrassed that she left Kael’s house while he was in the shower, even forgetting that she hadn’t prepared dinner for him.

And this morning, Eira had been pacing back and forth in front of Kael’s house with a lunchbox—hesitating to go inside.

Eira was confused by Kael’s strange and sudden change in attitude. How could he—after getting so angry and trying to drown her—suddenly become so kind—as if he were the person who cared most about Eira?

“Did I do something wrong? So, should I go in or not?” she muttered softly, full of doubt.

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