Until he climbed the steps at his doorstep and reached out to pull out the key, Shard was still immersed in the final words and expressions of the doctor.
The moment the door crack opened just slightly, Mia impatiently jumped off Shard's shoulder and dashed into the house. It wasn't until Shard entered the house that he noticed the hall was brightly lit and filled with people.
"Shh~"
Lecia abruptly turned her head, placing a finger to her lips, frowning and gesturing Shard to keep silent. She then continued to turn her head, listening intently to the sounds upstairs along with Miss Galina. The maids were not in the hall; they were located at the junction of the hallway and the first-floor living room, also listening closely to the sounds coming from upstairs.
Shard looked at them suspiciously, and as soon as he softly closed the door and changed his shoes, Miss Galina grabbed him, her golden eyes revealing a worried expression. She whispered:
