Chapter 43: My Home Is Falling Apart. I Feel Like Crying (7)
Alice’s sudden proposal to let me stay at the Troubleshooter Office took me by surprise.
It was an offer I knew I should reject outright.
Living at the office would be like stepping directly into a ticking time bomb.
Even working as a temporary assistant here was nerve-wracking enough. To settle down and live there?
That would be a foolish gamble, risking everything for a fleeting sense of security.
So, I was ready to shake my head and refuse her suggestion without hesitation.
At least, I was until I caught sight of Alice’s worried expression.
Why the office, though?
I felt a small pang of confusion. If Alice wanted to help me, why not suggest her own place instead of the office?
If it was just because she liked me, wouldn’t inviting me to her home be simpler? There was no reason to bring up the office unless something else was going on.
Before outright refusing, I decided to at least ask why. Tilting my head slightly, I looked at her curiously.
Alice seemed to understand my silent question. Lowering herself to meet my eyes, she hesitated briefly before speaking.