Chapter 38 Charmer Rafayel

• "I'm sorry," he said, his hand still on the doorknob. "I should have knocked. It's just that..."
• He paused, running a hand through his disheveled hair. "Why did you run away from the VVIP room without saying anything to me? Do you know how worried I've been? I've been searching everywhere for you. When I couldn't find you, I thought... I didn't know what to think."
• "Oh, Rafayel, why so dramatic? I didn't realize my absence would cause such a stir, especially when Martha's been by your side this whole time." I raised an eyebrow, my tone becoming more pointed. "Doesn't she love you? I thought her constant fawning would be enough to keep you occupied."