In the still of the night, only the lights in the study were turned on.

Standing at the door, I hesitated if I should go in and ask for clarity.

After pondering for a moment, I finally reached my hand out and knocked on the door.

"Come in."

Hearing that familiar voice, I pushed open the door and entered.

There was a trace of surprise in Theo's eyes when he looked up at me. I looked at him and asked softly, "What's wrong? Did you think I was Delia?"

He would not have done this in the past since I was the only one allowed in the study.

He lowered his head and went back to his work without responding to me.

I slowly approached and stood in front of his desk.

"Theo, let's have a proper talk." I deliberately emphasized the word 'proper.'

The study was enveloped inpin-drop silence. Even though my voice was soft, it was extraordinarily loud in this quiet atmosphere.

he heard what I said. "About

"Yes."

and sat down

the work in hand. He closed the document and put it aside before glancing at me calmly. "Let's talk, then." His tone

see any electronic equipment that could be surveillance.

the door. I knew very well

gaze fell back onto

"Why? I asked slowly.

and said lightly, "I already told you

I looked at Theo with seriousness in my eyes. "I want

a look

but frown. I locked my eyes with Theo's

know his real

also

into his chair with mixed emotions in his eyes. When

straightened myself up and looked at

still hoping that this was

the more this was the case, the

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