N understood the maid''s intention but didn''t take it to heart. "Alright, I understand. Thank you."


    A flicker of surprise crossed the maid''s eyes as she watched N walk into the room.


    Shouldn''t N be angry and demand an exnation after learning that she''d been ced so far from Emerald?


    If N had confronted her, the maid could have used it as an excuse to escte the situation, drawing Emerald''s attention and fueling her dislike for N.


    It was unexpected that N epted the obvious slight without a hint of protest.


    N walked to the window and looked outside.


    Her room was on the third floor, offering a perfect view of the garden below.


    Even in winter, the garden was filled with a variety of blooming flowers, creating a stunning sight.


    She retracted her gaze and turned back, nning to rest for a while.


    When she saw the maid still standing at the door, she spoke. "I''d like to rest for a bit. Could youe back in an hour to show me around the estate?"


    She wasn''t particrly interested in the estate, but considering its vast size, it would be wise to familiarize herself with key locations—just in case she got lost. Here, she had no one to rely on but herself.


    The maid curled her lips in disdain. "I have things to do in an hour. We can either


    go now or wait until I''m free, but I can''t say when that will be."


    N frowned before standing. "Alright, let''s go now, then."


    "Sure," the maid replied.


    She turned and walked out in triumph,pletely missing N''s smirk.


    Knowing that N was tired, the maid deliberately took the longest route while introducing the estate, pointing out different areas and emphasizing which ces were off limits.  en


    Du:


    Silently, N memorized the paths they took mentally mapping the generalyout of the estate and identifying key routes to important locations.


    More than an hourter, they finallypleted the tour.


    The maid, slightly exhausted herself, nced at N. She noticed the light sheen


    of sweat on N''s forehead and thought-weak.


    "Ms. Kinsey, do you remember everything I exined?" she asked.


    N furrowed her brow, looking troubled. "Sorry, I seem to have forgotten some of


    it. Would you mind going over it again?"


    The maid''s face darkened. "You forgot everything?"


    "Not everything. I still remember a bit, but I''m a little unclear on which areas are off-limits," N replied.


    "You look tired today. I''ll take you back for now. When I have time, I''ll exin again," the maid said.


    "That works too. Thank you for your trouble," N replied.


    After escorting N back to her room, the maid left.


    N took out her phone and began sketching a map of the estate, retracing the paths they had taken.


    Once finished, she snapped a picture of the map and tucked the original into the bottom of a drawer. Then, she sent a message to Damon.


    N: [I''vended safely. I''m at Ms. Kinsey''s estate now. This ce is huge! I''ll show you the map!]


    After sending the message, she followed up immediately with the picture she had taken.


    Despite it beingte at night back home, Damon responded right away.


    Damon: [Got it. Are you tired? Get some rest. Call me if you need anything. Miss you.]


    Seeing thest two words, N


    couldn''t help but smile, only for it to fade quickly. She bit her lip, then


    pressed the video call button