Maria's Point of View
My fingers were entwined with Kairo's, but I quickly pulled away as we entered the elevator. "I can handle things by myself," I huffed, rolling my eyes in annoyance. Kairo suggested grabbing a bite to eat before discussing plans for the children's birthday. Silent and defeated, I followed his lead. As we stepped out of the elevator, my gaze remained fixed on the floor until I bumped into Kairo's back.
"Ouch," I murmured, rubbing my forehead and looking up at him.
"Pay attention, Lucy," he scolded, his face devoid of emotion but accompanied by a brief smirk. His assistant snickered beside him, adding to my irritation.
"Haven't you decided on something to order yet?" Kairo asked impatiently, noticing that I was still staring at the menu after ten minutes at the rest
