Chapter 274 Cosmos Everywhere

Leona's POV: Mr. Z seemed to realize that we were standing too close. He pulled back abruptly and turned around. "It's fine. You can leave first." I stared blankly at his straight back, not understanding why he suddenly seemed so tense. Was it because I broke the glass, or because of something else? "... Yes, sir." I pressed down my confusion, lowered my head, and stepped out of the study. Behind me came a soft click, the sound of the door being locked from the inside. I paused in the smooth-floored hallway outside the door. This Mr. Z really was strange. After that, I picked up my cleaning cloth and carefully cleaned the areas I was responsible for. Every movement was more meticulous than before, afraid of causing trouble again like earlier. Fortunately, not long after breakfast, Marcus informed me that Mr. Z had gone out to handle business. The vast estate felt even emptier when Mr. Z wasn't home. Only a few servants remained, each quietly busy with their tasks. That