Chapter 104. Master Plan
Maria sat quietly in the living room with Beta Gilbert and Luna Victoria, still thinking about the strange events that had just unfolded. The air felt heavy with suspicion and tension.
Suddenly, Bernard stood up from the couch without saying a word and headed straight upstairs to his room.
Maria felt out of place, sitting between Beta Gilbert and Luna Victoria. Something about the atmosphere made her uncomfortable.
She decided to return to her room, hoping to find some peace. As she walked toward the staircase, Beta Gilbert’s voice called her back, catching her completely off guard.
"Maria, please, can you come back for a moment?" he asked politely.
Maria turned in surprise, not expecting anyone to stop her. She gently walked back to the living room, curiosity dancing in her chest.
"Please, sit down," Beta Gilbert said calmly, offering her a kind smile. "I just want to ask you something."
Maria took her seat, trying to hide the slight nervousness building inside her.
"Since you came back from the hospital, have you noticed any changes in yourself? Anything unusual compared to before?" Beta Gilbert asked, sounding genuinely concerned.
Maria thought for a moment, carefully choosing her words.
"Not really, sir. I just noticed that I sleep more deeply now... and I actually enjoy my sleep more than I used to before I passed out," she replied with a small, polite smile.