I mechanically beat the eggs in the bowl, but Lucas's words had completely thrown my emotions into turmoil, stirring a sense of bittersweet sorrow deep inside me.

　　Was there really no woman in his home? I suppressed my curiosity and refrained from asking.

　　Lucas remained in the kitchen, and I could feel his gaze lingering on me, making me feel incredibly self-conscious.

　　"The dress suits you," he suddenly remarked.

　　I glanced down at the ...