Then, Mrs. Tanemura straightened her back, and her chest was concealed.
The afternoon sunlight illuminated her cheeks, making them appear exceptionally pale compared to before. Her skin was almost bloodless, as if all her energy had been drained. Tiny wrinkles emerged on her delicate nose. She cast a weary glance at the window before lowering her head, as if sinking into the depths of a murky abyss.
Afterwards, the maid left the tearoom, brushing past the two stunned individuals.
Kasahara Fumi shifted her gaze and stared at Fujiwara Reya. She was about to leave and take a walk outside to digest what she had just seen, but Fujiwara Reya stopped her, saying, "Let's go in together." She felt a bit embarrassed, her cheeks reddening. Nevertheless, she obediently followed Fujiwara Reya back into the tearoom, kneeling down with her eyes lowered, her downcast eyebrows looking beautiful.
