Chapter 171 Can you try to forgive her just this once? Part 3

I stepped out of the room, and Betty was nowhere to be seen.

Good, out of sight, out of mind.

I wasn't sure if Betty had a hand in the mess, but I'd been unfairly blaming her for Luna's grievances.

Leaving Luna's mansion behind, I slowly made my way out of the gate.

I walked down that familiar yet seldom-trodden road.

Should I really head home now?

It was obvious someone was watching me, which was incredibly irritating.

Eventually, I hailed a cab and headed home, determined to shake off any tails first.

Before I knew it, I was back in my familiar neighborhood.

Though I'd only been gone a few days, it felt longer than any business trip I'd ever taken.

The familiar sights of the neighborhood greeted me, yet everything felt different.

I looked up at my apartment building but couldn't muster the courage to go up.

Still, I had to check in.

If I found a chance to leave, who knew if I'd ever return?