Chapter 474: Chapter 289: Going into the Grove Alone with Chiba-san

"Shimizu... Yumeko..."

Madam, who was already sensitive at heart, was now even more touched. Since moving into the villa, she had met Haruka, then Misaki, Chiba, and now Hoshina and Yumeko as well.

And, no matter who it was, they had all been so kind to her.

Now even Yumeko had offered her a helping hand, but was it really okay to trouble others like that?

"It's so nice to have you all..."

Madam sighed softly to herself, hesitating for a long time before ultimately deciding not to voice her refusal.

It felt somewhat wrong to decline someone's kind offer to help face-to-face. Better to discuss it privately with Haruka later...

Unconsciously, Reiko Onodera had come to rely on Haruka as a pillar of support, instinctively consulting with him about any issues that arose in her life.

Otome Mizuko nodded calmly.

The young lady's personality meant that she didn't show a gentle side to anyone except Haruka.