Chapter 38

“What’s wrong?” Tomoya asked as soon as he closed the door behind him. Takumi didn’t answer right away.

He side-eyed the door knob and back forward. “Nothing’s logical about her actions,” he placed a finger across his lips, thinking.

“Nothing’s logical about everything,” Tomoya corrected. He placed the grimoire back on the bag.

"You know what I mean. I’m talking about Theresa. She seems perplexed about what’s happening.”

“Oh… uh… you noticed?” Tomoya looked from side to side, obviously hinting Takumi.

“What are you, two, up to?” His forehead creased.

Tomoya exhaled. He’s not sure if Takumi didn’t really have the idea or he’s just acting clueless to spare himself the awkward situation. The man is emotionally unavailable—literally.

“Oh, c’mon! It’s written all over her face, nii-san. Use your MDs.”

“None of them are for mind-reading,” Takumi walked before Tomoya could react and it only took two steps for him to chase after his first six ones. Soon enough, he’s already walking alongside