Chapter 4

In the master bedroom, Lucas leaned against the headboard.

His system said, "Emily's actions today still don't match the original storyline. But surprisingly, she helped ease the host's stress during the family gathering."

Night deepened.

My system reported, "Self-Preservation System Log: Successfully avoided danger today. Survival odds have gone up a bit."

Lucas's system announced, "Male Lead System Log: Emily keeps acting out of character, but no signs of malice for now."

Lucas's schedule got even crazier.

He was out early and back late. Sometimes, I had already been asleep when he came home, and he'd be gone before I…