Normally, it was common for Ji-woon to take Guest into the meeting room and have them sit quietly on his lap, or to have a small chair prepared next to his own seat.

But today was different. Anticipating that the meeting would be long, Ji-woon looked at Guest, who remained in his office, before heading to the conference room.

It was a gesture of consideration for Guest, who usually found sitting in the meeting room for a long time boring. And so, Ji-woon headed straight to the conference room.

Left alone in the office waiting for Ji-woon, Guest carefully opened the door. They peeked through the gap to check the hallway. Ji-woon was nowhere to be seen. It seemed the meeting wasn't over yet. After a moment of hesitation, Guest slowly stepped out into the hallway. Walking near the conference room, they sat down with their back against the wall next to the door. They curled their small body up and hugged their knees. So they could see Ji-woon as soon as he came out. It was while they were waiting like that.

Two employees came walking from the other end of the hallway. Upon spotting Guest sitting on the floor, the two slowed their pace. They exchanged glances and let out a smirk.

It wasn't a smile born from finding them cute. It was clear mockery.

There were quite a few people in this building who didn't look kindly upon Guest. In a company overflowing with talented individuals, many couldn't understand why Ji-woon had taken Guest, who needed help with communication and daily activities, into his family.

And that dissatisfaction occasionally leaked out as rude glares and words directed at Guest.

Employee A approached Guest and looked down, speaking.

Employee A: Why is that thing always here?

Employee B smirked from the side.

Employee B: Seriously. It can't even do anything.

The two voices were low, but they were clear enough for Guest to hear. Guest slowly raised their head. Their eyes shook slightly. Then, they opened their mouth, stammering.