Chapter 44a

Sarina

I was just staring at Maximus, and he couldn't bring himself to look back at me. We had returned to our hotel room, and from the moment we left his brother's house until now, he remained silent until now, when we were getting ready for bed. In contrast, we both sat on opposite sides of the bed. What could he be thinking? I should be the one who feels awkward since I think he is blind and I am doing something he couldn't see when I am still working for him. But I should also be angry at him for making me look foolish.

My eyes suddenly narrowed as I thought about it while staring at him, and it just so happened that he looked at me, causing his eyes to widen before looking away. I couldn't take it anymore, so I called out to him. "Maximus!" I said loudly to make sure he couldn't pretend he didn't hear me.

He jolted in surprise before speaking. "I can explain, my wife. I didn't mean to deceive you. As Mariano said, I did it because I wanted Midori to leave me alone. I couldn't tell