[Miller's Home]
"Patricia—"
"I'm busy! Bye-bye!"
Theo stood motionless in the living area, staring at the entryway where his sister had just run off like lightning. Tilting his head to the side, he furrowed his brows in confusion.
"Theo, did you call your sister?" Mrs. Miller appeared from the other direction, her hair already styled despite the early morning hour. Following behind her was her husband, looking at Theo with curiosity.
"Yes, but she just left," Theo replied, his puzzlement clear. "Mom, is Patricia alright?"
"She hasn't been acting strange lately, but she did tell me she's been busy," Mrs. Miller remarked, casting her husband a knowing look. "I assumed it was because she started working at the company. Is that not the case?"
Mr. Miller shook his head. "She's been taking leave, and Charles approved all of them."
