Finally, it was the morning of the fourth day, the day I’d been eagerly waiting to receive my reward from Ethan.

After yesterday’s incident in the office, I managed to calm my desires somewhat and regain my composure. As a result, I avoided any impulsive attempts to rush into Ethan’s room at dawn.

Instead, I began my day by choosing an outfit for today’s outing. Since Ethan had agreed to go on a date as part of my reward, I was preparing to head out to the Blackwood estate’s commercial district. …Though, for some reason, I was getting ready in …