Chapter 534: Reiner – The End of It All
A week later, Reiner and I decided to go back home for a short visit with our main objective to discuss our plan with King. To my utmost surprise our meeting with King went by very smoothly. It gave me a feeling that King was satisfied with whatever outcome and his mind wasn’t on this issue at all. I thought back then that it must have been because the orphanage wasn’t truly part of the money-making part of the company’s business.
Regardless of the cause, I was thrilled that King agreed to our proposal. He told us that he was happy that someone from the family wanted to take care of it.
“I wish you good luck because this isn’t an easy job. Plus, I agree on quickly trying to find a way for you to manage things remotely. I can’t have Knight absent from this island for much longer than this,” King told us passionlessly.
A few days later, I found out that King’s reaction to our proposal wasn’t the only shocking thing that was waiting for us back home.
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**A few days later**
After enjoying a few restful days with Reiner back at home, our peace was disturbed early in the morning. I sat at my usual spot at the dining table while I sniffed at the delicious smell of the breakfast that Reiner was cooking. Returning home had been a blessing for us. For one, Reiner had less work, and I could take a break from my daily tasks and meetings at the orphanage. Although we were not on leave from work, we had more time to relax in each other’s company.
“Do you want some coffee?” Reiner asked as he placed a large plate of breakfast in front of me.
Judging by how much food he had prepared for me; I doubt that I would have room for anything else besides plain water.