It's Been a While, But You're Too Much!

“I'm sorry. I kept you waiting longer than I expected.”

“Not at all. I didn't mind waiting.”

“…?”

It wasn't an empty courtesy.

If anything, while I waited, I was able to look around Theo's mansion and let go of my last lingering attachment.

‘No, maybe I let go of my last lingering attachment just a little while ago?’

I remembered the conversation I'd had with Edel.

I'd asked to test the waters, just in case, but I never expected her to give me permission.

She was confident that no matter how much I flirted with him, Theo would never fall for me.

I had never envied anyone in all my life, but seeing Edel made me feel envious for the first time...