Rental

Two days had passed since returning from the Administration Bureau. Ian spent that time shuttling between his workshop and home, living an ordinary life.

He hadn't really handled any commissions. He hadn't lied when he said he'd be taking a vacation for the time being, so at minimum, he planned to keep this lifestyle going until after Lunar New Year.

Of course, there was no need for him to go home for the holidays. What homecoming was there when he had no parents or relatives to visit?

His situation was completely different from that of a premium orphan like Lee Seo-ah. Unlike her, who at least had parents when she was born, Ian had been a lone orphan since he was one year old. Far from receiving parental love, he didn't even know what his parents looked like, let alone whether he had any relatives.

Back then, he had been terribly ashamed of it, but now it didn't bother him at all.

After all, if you live as an orphan for more than twenty years, you become adept at anything.

“Mm.”

It was late lunchtime.

Ian quickly ordered a meal through a delivery app, tossed his phone onto the bed, and collapsed into a chair.

Looking toward the wall, he spotted a fish tank with fish swimming in it. There weren't many fish, but the tropical fish, each with distinct colors, were freely gliding through the massive tank...