"It, it might be because I was just discussing a problem with Acting Grand Master Jean…" Star was clearly feeling guilty, but at a time like this, she absolutely couldn't reveal anything.
She knew Amber greatly respected Acting Grand Master Jean, and for a while, they often went for morning runs together, their private relationship was also very good.
If she found out that she had cheated on her with someone she deeply respected…
Star could hardly imagine Amber's reaction, but she knew it wouldn't be a happy one.
"Discussing a problem?" Amber blinked her eyes in confusion, as if she didn't quite believe Star's words.
"Dis-discussing the urban construction of Mondstadt." Star sat down on the sofa, and then let Amber sit on her lap.
She was telling a lie, and trying hard to control her emotions and state of mind.
Now was not the time to panic; she couldn't let Amber discover anything else amiss.
It would be best to change the subject quickly.
"Eh? Urban construction? Does Star know about such things?" Amber widened her eyes and asked in surprise.
"Well, actually, I know nothing about it. I just felt that there aren't many public trash cans in Mondstadt, so I just mentioned it to Acting Grand Master Jean."
Yes, this was actually something Star had found strange for a long time.
Mondstadt, such a large city, yet it didn't have many trash cans.
Although the city looked very clean and there were people who regularly cleaned up trash, no matter how she thought about it, there should still be more trash cans, right?
"So that's how it is." Amber smiled, seemingly not very suspicious.
She changed her posture, straddling Star's lap, her eyes fixed on Star's rosy lips without blinking.
"Am-Amber, it's already very late…" Seeing that Amber seemed a little off, Star quickly said.
She had just returned from doing something bad; even a succubus couldn't withstand such a continuous bombardment.
Moreover, Amber had just sniffed and distinguished Acting Grand Master Jean's scent. If she tasted Acting Grand Master Jean's scent on her lips, how would she explain it?
She couldn't possibly say she used Acting Grand Master Jean's cup, could she? That excuse wouldn't hold up.
It would be over…
"But, I really miss you." Amber licked her lips, a hint of grievance in her tone.
"We've only been apart for one day…"
"Then I miss you very much too, so much that I can't even focus on my tasks."
"Star… did you miss me?"
"Of course, I did." Star wasn't lying; she had certainly thought of Amber more than once.
Whether it was with Barbara or with Acting Grand Master Jean, she couldn't help but think that things with Amber were still unresolved.
This relationship was already so chaotic; she could hardly imagine what to do in the future.
"Regardless of whether you did or not, I'm happy that Star said so." Amber smiled and slowly leaned down.
However, before she could touch Star, there was a sudden dizzying sensation, and instead, she was pressed onto the sofa by Star.
Why was it the sofa again?
Star's mind was actually thinking about such irrelevant things.
To avoid exposing herself, Star had no choice but to take the initiative.
Keeping all the rhythm in her own hands, she could avoid being touched on the lips by Amber.
And as long as she did something else to get Amber's scent on her, she wouldn't have to fear being discovered by Amber, right…
Next, if she could make Amber fall asleep as quickly as possible, then everything would be resolved.
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The next day, Hunter's Deer Restaurant.
"So, we'll be staying in Mondstadt for a while longer?" Star asked the two people in front of her, somewhat listlessly.
"Mm, Venti said the Please Immortal Ceremony in Liyue will still take some time to begin, so we can stay in Mondstadt for a while first." Lumine nodded, looking at Star with some confusion.
"Is that so…" Star's mood was a bit complicated.
Sometimes she even wanted to escape. If the Please Immortal Ceremony was about to begin soon, and she had to leave for Liyue in a short while, then perhaps she would feel a little more relaxed.
But, escaping wasn't her style. Things had to be resolved sooner or later; they couldn't be dragged on like this indefinitely.
Speaking of which, should she investigate Mondstadt's marriage system? If it wasn't strictly monogamous, perhaps there might be a turn for the better…
Sigh, never mind. It's come to this, let's eat first.
Star turned her grief into appetite, stuffing a few more bites of food into her mouth.
"By the way, Star, why do you look like you've been doing physical labor all night? Didn't you sleep well?" Paimon couldn't help but ask the question Lumine also wanted to ask.
"Ah, mm, I had a little insomnia last night…" Star smiled sheepishly.
After taking care of Amber, she herself wasn't sleepy at all. Lying in bed, she tossed and turned, thinking about the romantic debts she had accumulated during this time, unable to fall asleep.
"Is that so… I originally wanted to go on a commission with you today, but never mind then, you should rest well." Lumine sighed with some regret.
Since there was no rush to leave for Liyue, she naturally had to find something to do.
Recently, she had become interested in the situation in the Snow Mountain area. She had originally thought of inviting Star to explore the Snow Mountain together, but seeing Star's listless appearance now, she could only postpone the plan.
"Commission… I'm sorry, Lumine, next time. Anyway, we'll be staying in Mondstadt for a long time, won't we?" Star hesitated for a moment before finally shaking her head.
She was very busy today. Since Amber had a rare day off, she wanted to accompany Amber. Also, yesterday she had promised to visit Barbara at the Westwind Church.
No matter what, Barbara and she… Anyway, she definitely had to go see her; she couldn't break that promise.
Oh, right, speaking of breaking promises, she also had to explain yesterday's matter to Rosaria…
Just thinking about it gave her a headache.
"Alright, I'm full. I'll be leaving now." Star quickly swallowed the food in her mouth, then slowly got up.
"Eh? So, so soon?" Lumine immediately showed a disappointed expression.
She still wanted to talk more with Star during breakfast and deepen their relationship.
"Mm, after all, Amber hasn't eaten yet, I need to bring some back for her." Star nodded.
"Eh? Then why didn't Amber come with you?" Paimon couldn't help but ask.
"She's still sleeping…"
"I didn't expect Amber to be a lazy bug too." Paimon smiled happily, as if she had found a kindred spirit.
"W-well, since it's her rare day off, it's normal for her to sleep a bit longer." Star said, then ordered another breakfast, and bid farewell to the two before leaving.
Lumine silently watched Star's receding figure, feeling an indescribable sensation in her heart for a moment.
It seemed… her heart felt even more blocked.
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