The next morning, I slowly opened my eyes and reached beside me—but Joonseo was gone.He wasn't there. The bed felt too cold, too empty.
Maybe he's just downstairs, Minji. Don't overthink.
I took a quick bath, got myself cleaned up, then changed into my work clothes. I grabbed my phone and headed downstairs—but the place was too quiet. Only the maids were around.
"Good morning, Mrs. Kim," one of the maids greeted me with a polite bow."Breakfast is prepared, Mrs. Kim," the other added with a smile.
"Where's Joonseo?" I asked, looking around like he'd suddenly appear.
"Mr. Kim left early for work this morning," one maid replied.
Left early? Why didn't he tell me?
"Did he leave any message for me?" I asked, trying to hide my confusion.
"No, Mrs. Kim," the other maid answered.
"Do you know why he had to leave so early?" I pressed.
The maids exchanged glances. "No, Mrs. Kim. We really don't know."
I nodded slowly. "Alright… Thank you. I'll head out now."
