Summary
At twenty, I was raised as a stand-in for my half-sister, living with little purpose until Commander Max Warren rescued me from a lonely annex. He took me in as his maid, and his kindness became my reason to exist. I told myself his affection was enough, yet my heart aches with confusion. When I tearfully asked if I was merely his pet, he denied it—but his hesitation spoke volumes. His gentle rejection built an invisible wall between us, confirming my deepest fear: to him, I was nothing more than a cherished possession.