75: Badmouthed

CALCIFER:

I removed my coat when I entered the house. My head was aching while my body was screaming to stay in my bed.

It was already ten o'clock in the evening and I just got here. There was too much work and I wished I could bring them here.

“Mr. Calcifer,” Zara called as she stood when I entered the living room. “Good evening.”

I lifted my gaze.

She was staying on the sofa and rubbed her eyes as she focused on me while trying to stay still.

She was always like this. Among the maids, she was always waiting for me if I had not come home despite her job was to take care of Jett-Jett only.

“Zara. Where is Jett-Jett?”

“She's already asleep, Mr. Calcifer, while waiting for you. She was always asking you when you will come here.”

“I already texted you that I will be coming home late. You also don't have to wait for me.”

“I informed her about that, Mr. Calcifer, but she was not listening.” I heaved a sigh while stretching my shoulders. “Don't worry about me, Mr. Calcifer. If I will