Chapter 38

• She gaped at me, clearly surprised by my suggestion. Asking her to spend the night in my room was simply a precaution—I needed to ensure her safety in this massive house.
• Considering what could have happened if I hadn’t arrived in time, it would have been a different story. No. I can’t let her out of my sight.
• “W-What? S-Sir, that’s really not necessary. It would be disrespectful for a maid like me to sleep in the master’s bedroom. Thanks, but I’ll have to decline,” she said softly, her gaze fixed on the intricate marble floor.