After some thought, she retrieved her phone.

Throughout the day, other than feeling sluggish, Selena was constantly checking her phone. Although she tried to force herself to not check it, she realized she couldn't do it. After spending a day in absentmindedness, it was finally time to go home.

Arriving at home, even Juniper noticed that something was wrong with her. "Mom, are you in a relationship?"

Selena nearly stumbled over when she heard that. Is it that obvious? Why's everyone asking me the same question? she thought. "Juniper, you're overthinking this."

"But I have a feeling that you are." Juniper scrunched up her nose.

to tell Juniper the truth. Perhaps she needed more time to plan her speech

a pout on her face, Juniper said, "Mommy, if you ever

in. After Juniper fell asleep, she returned to her room, only to notice that her curtains were still drawn. Her bedroom was facing Pierre's study, so perhaps she had forgotten to open

curtains, she took a peek out of the window, but was disappointed to find that

phone let out a beep. While she wasn't holding out much hope, she checked her phone to see a message from Pierre.

the one who told me to open the curtains, so I'm not doing this out of my own volition! Hmph!" With that, she opened the curtains. As

only allowed on certain occasions, and even then, approva from authorities were required, so it was out of the ordinary to be able to watch

from her to see Pierre observing her from his spot. Apparently, the fireworks were intended to cheer her up. He was wearing a sinister smile while

She received a message from him. Seeing that she had no reason to decline him, she left after putting on another layer of clothing. Pierre also

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