Chapter 52

Amelia wondered when Michael had come back. He probably didn't notice that she had gone out to look for a job, right? With those thoughts swirling in her head, she stepped forward. "I just went out for a little while because I had some business to attend to," she explained, feeling a little guilty. Michael was sitting on the living room couch. He rose to his feet upon hearing her words and slowly approached her. His cold gaze swept over her. "You didn't bring an umbrella?" "I forgot to check the weather forecast before I left," Amelia replied quickly. "I'll be more careful next time." Terrified that he would start reprimanding her, she swiftly reflected on her actions of her own accord. However, Michael didn't intend to criticize her. Instead, he said, "Go take a hot shower. Don't catch a cold." Amelia was a little stunned by his unusually gentle and kind tone. "Okay," she said before she hurried upstairs. After her hot shower, she walked out of the bathroom only to see Michae