Dumb, dumb Mia!

She looked up at the maid standing beside her and let out a small thankful smile.

Then her eyes darted across the large room to the wall clock. All of a sudden, she let out a loud gasp.

The time… She had slept in the dining room the whole night?! Who would have thought?…

She thought she merely took a nap here. Shit!

She jumped up from the chair like it was a hot pot of water. She glanced quickly at the maid and bowed thankfully before dashing up the stairs to prepare for school.

If not for the kind maid, she’d have probably missed school today.

After Mia was done dressing up, she headed back downstairs for breakfast. This time, she met Shawn already seated at the dining table.

Her steps slowed down at the sight of him and she hesitated for a while before taking her seat opposite him.

“Good morning.” She bobbed and muttered softly.

The stoic man simply ignored her as always. But this time, she felt that he was colder than usual. Or was she just overthinking things? Mia shrugged menta