Gaslighting

"I'm home," Eric called out as he stepped through the door, the familiar warmth of the house washing over him.

His eyes landed on Emiko and Darcy, who stood waiting to greet him with their usual poise. A quick glance around told him that the other maids had already left for the day, leaving the house quieter than usual.

"So, how was your day?" Emiko asked with a playful hint in her voice.

As a mother, she couldn't hide her excitement—her son was finally in a healthy relationship, and it filled her with both joy and curiosity.

When she first met Akari, she sensed that something was off about her behavior, though she couldn't quite pinpoint what it was.

However, one thing she was certain of—Akari truly loved Eric.

'I'm too tired from the memory input. I need to lie down for a bit,' Eric mumbled as he slumped onto his bed.