Then came the next day.

I went downstairs for breakfast in the morning only to find that Irvin had already left earlier on.

It was not until ten in the morning when I was reading in the backyard that he showed up with his briefcase. He pulled out the chair next to me and began to work without saying anything.

Just as the servant came over with a plate of fruits, Irvin's phone rang. He answered it, glancing at me from time to time.

"Miss Reid." The servant suddenly pointed at the milk in front of me and said, "The milk will get cold if you don't drink it."

The servants in Irvin's family treated me well, so I didn't think much of it before I picked up the glass of milk and finished it in one gulp.

When I was placing the glass back on the table, I noticed that a note had been placed in its original position. I looked up at the servant and saw that he was giving me a knowing look.

I immediately understood the situation and quickly picked up the note, putting it in the pocket of my shirt.

Then, I shot a glance at Irvin subconsciously.

He happened to walk over. "Is there something on my face?"

stretched. Yawning, I said, "I'm a little sleepy. I'm going back to my room

sent me a message through the servants, nor did I know what was written in the note. However, I had a feeling I shouldn't read it in front of Irvin;

the note and opened it. A frown made its way to my forehead when I read

indicated a great

handwriting, and it urged

me as I repeated

I had it

Irvin, whose face was expressionless. My breathing quickened out of

privacy in this house, so you don't have to lock the door whenever you go to the toilet." It seemed Irvin had heard the clicking of

habits die hard, I guess,"

and something

his mind. Surprisingly,

to do anything as long as you're happy.

my mouth into a smile and feigned relaxation by spreading out my hands. "It's very comfortable staying here. You've taken good care of the, haven't

for Irvin not to offer me a response. Instead, he

I had a hunch that he didn't have complete trust in me

back to my room early, switched the lights off

took an hour

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