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 …