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Soon the maid returned with her clothing. Miya opened the door slightly, quickly took the clothes as she muttered a thank you, and closed the door immediately.

She heard the maid chuckle, and she blushed, feeling embarrassed. She tried to cover the kiss marks as best as she could, but still, some were rather noticeable. Damn it! Did he do it on purpose? He had said that I could go to the company to work today, but look at me now! Shit. People will think I'm crazy, wearing a scarf in this weather.

Miya cursed and went downstairs, sulking. Xenon was reading the newspaper, as usual, looking rather cheerful.

Isn't he late for work? Miya was surprised to see Xenon. She was to check the time on her phone when Xenon said, "It's a quarter past eight. I've been waiting for you for breakfast."

He usually leaves for work before eight o'clock. Why? Miya wondered. She stood by the stairs and looked at him with a confused face. "But aren't you running late? You normally went to work early every d