Chapter 3

Of all the strategies, fleeing seemed the best.

I nervously picked up the leash, planning to escape with Buddy.

"Knock, knock, knock—" there was a knock on the door.

Then I heard the sound of keys turning, and my boyfriend Kieran entered with a cheerful smile.

This guy, still smiling.

I considered telling Kieran about the possible intruder.

But just as I was about to speak—

Buddy spoke again.

"Huh? Why does Dad also smell bad? Like that stranger's smell."

This news felt like falling into an icy abyss.

I felt waves of coldness sweeping over me.

Could Kieran be connected to that stranger?

But he's my partner, the one I share my life with.