Was he so worn out that he overslept his alarm? She attempted it one more time, but after receiving the same outcome, she gave up and returned to the dining table to consume her meal by herself. She had anticipated that something would shift in their relationship, so she couldn't help but feel a little let down. Her laughter was soft and low. As if... she wasn't accustomed to having her meals by herself!

Where exactly did he go, though? Even if the man were to be found inside his room, he would still be able to hear her rapping on the door. Because she was not his wife, she...