Chapter 609

Ernest was also surprised to see Bruce. "Bruce? What are you doing in this room?" Bruce stepped out of the room and explained, saying, "I was looking for the restroom but couldn't find one outside, so I used this one." I noticed from the corner of my eye that Bruce was blocking the door, preventing Kate and Ernest, the two people outside, from looking into the room. At that moment, I was still bent over at the sink in my robe. Therefore, even if Kate and Ernest peeked in, they wouldn't recognize me. "Oh, I see," Kate said and quickly asked about Susan. "Is Susan there? Where did she go?" "She just left; she probably went to get some tools. Let's go to the room Mrs. Barker arranged for us and wait there," Bruce said calmly. He turned to me and added, "Miss, thank you for letting me use the washroom. We won't disturb you any longer." I barely nodded, mumbling a response without looking up. Kate believed Bruce's explanation and was ready to leave with him. Then, I listened to thei