Chapter 99. Dinner

I looked to the side of the door when there was a knock, but later, I returned to what I was doing.

There was no one else who would knock there except for the one person responsible for the heavy bags under my eyes.

"Someone's here," they called.

I sighed, then opened the door.

I was greeted by the overpowering scent of their cologne, and their hair was still wet as if they had just showered.

"Pastries," they said, handing me a paper bag.

I gave them a skeptical look.

"I just wanted to drop these off. I have to go to work," they explained.

"Have you eaten?" I hesitantly asked, my reluctance showing. It was strange for me to be concerned like this.

"Not yet, but I'll grab something on my way to the office."

I nodded in response. They didn't stay long, and soon, I was left alone in the house with Amari.

I attended to my household chores and took care of Amari. I needed to find a job. I couldn't continue like this; we might bot