IX

I sighed, staring at the way Gallena smiled when she was talking to Darren in the courtyard. How he tried to take her hand, and she took it with passion. There was no one at home except Carl—who was always busy in the basement—and I felt tired because I had just come home after work. Some servants also prefer to be busy with their own affairs rather than taking care of their master's life which is too risky. It was a paradise for Gallena, and when she was free she could do anything. One of them called Darren here and brought him to the room.

What will they do when mom and dad come unannounced? I snorted indignantly. My chest feels a little heavier than before. I opened the fridge and pulled cold water to cool my head. I drank it straight from the bottle, and lowered the air-conditioning in the kitchen. I need all of this, don't care if I'm gonna sneeze after.

Leaning my butt on the kitchen counter, I pulled my phone from my trouser pocket and typed a message for Gallena.

Don't forget