C22 Where Did You Go Last Night?

"...Ah?" Lydia was caught off guard by the man's abrupt remark.

Him?

Who?

She quickly grasped his meaning.

Did he think she had developed feelings for that man named Author?

In the past, such a misunderstanding might have thrilled her, leading her to believe he didn't despise her and perhaps was even jealous. But now, she suspected he was merely concerned she'd cause him trouble