Chapter 36
Being back at his castle wasn't the same now that he knew someone was watching him through the CCTV cameras that were intended to keep him safe.
Nonetheless, he maintained his calm and pretended he was unaware of the facts. He changed his clothes behind the divider, like he normally does, and pretended to be unconcerned. When inside him, he felt disgusted and disturbed.
He immediately notified his parents of what he had uncovered, anticipating that they would question him about what had occurred during the meeting.
This was what he wanted to avoid at all costs—avoiding Mariya eavesdropping on their conversation and discovering that she had been caught by her actions.
His parents instantly understood, and when supper arrived, they avoided the subject. They continued with Kosuke's plan, however, so that he could still report the specifics.
Mariya was tentatively watching them eat while eating with them as if they were eating together like a family.