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Meanwhile…

Silence lingered across a lavish dining room. The chandelier giving light on the table below failed to give appetizing light on the cold food.

Rika's eyes traveled across the untouched and cold dishes that were on the dining table. Her throat moved down and up as she gulped. "I guess he won't be home anytime soon." A touch of sadness laced her murmur.

After a deep and long sigh, Rika opened her mouth and mumbled again. "Maybe, I…" However, she was unable to finish her sentence as her voice cracked. Her palm covered her trembling lips as her eyes began welling up, blurring her vision.

"Ah, gosh…" She expressed under her breath, covering her entire face by her palm. "This is so annoying." Through her gritted teeth, Rika rubbed her palms against her face before wiping the tears that were staining her naturally contoured cheek.