Chapter 1492

When Benjamin returned to the villa, the sky was just beginning to show the faintest hint of dawn. As he started walking up the stairs, his footsteps suddenly faltered. He looked up and saw Shannon standing at the top of the stairs in her pajamas, watching him. It was clear she had known about his late-night departure long before he returned. He appeared somewhat speechless. He strode up the stairs and arrived before her to ask, "Did I wake you up?" She shook her head and pointed at her left shoulder, where Benji Gold hugged its head, looking innocent. She said, "It sensed its partner's late-night slip away." Silently, Benjamin shifted his dark gaze to Shanny Gold, which had insisted on setting out with him, on his shoulder. At that, it covered its face and slid into his outer pocket. Shannon looked at him and asked, "Was your matter… tricky?" "Not really." He gave it some thought. "Just a little sly." She fixed her clear eyes on him but said, "It's okay if you don't want to tel