Awakening (2)

‘Mistress...?’

The word ‘Mistress’ that slipped from Hee-yeon’s lips.

For a moment, I thought I had misheard, but her following words confirmed that I had heard correctly.

Even now, Hee-yeon was mumbling the word ‘Mistress’ with hazy eyes.

-Grind.

In an instant, a surge of anger welled up.

Today was the last day for Lee Hee-yeon, who considered me her top priority, and of all times, she had to call for Mistress now.

I couldn’t accept it.

-Whoosh!

I quickly reached out and grabbed her cheek...