Awakening early the next morning, Joana found Elijah still sleeping behind her. Seizing the opportunity to avoid conflict, she swiftly donned her robe and slippers before quietly slipping out of the room, intending to return to her own quarters without disturbance.
If only she had ensured the coast was clear before venturing out!
"Good morning."
Joana's heart leaped, and she gasped sharply as she swiftly exited Elijah's room, only to be immediately met by a familiar voice.
Erwin's smiling visage greeted her, and from his expression, she sensed he was aware that something was amiss.
"Uh, it's not what it seems," she stammered, glancing around anxiously with her back against the bedroom door, hoping no one else was observing.
Erwin chuckled lightly. "Are you truly a babbysitter?" he in
