She freezes, her hand hovering over the keyboard as she hears Moxie's words. For a moment, anger flickers in her eyes before being replaced by something else entirely: annoyance. "I didn't waste anything," she says coldly. "It was just a material possession. You shouldn't read too much into it." She turns back to her computer screen, determined not to engage any further.

"Moxie," she says through gritted teeth, not bothering to turn around as she continues typing on her keyboard. "I don't owe you anything." Her words are clipped and harsh, devoid of any emotion whatsoever. "Now if you'll excuse me, I have work to attend to."

Her fingers fly across the keys as she types furiously, trying to drown out Moxie's voice and focus on something, anything else.

Her heart swells at the sound of his words as she buries her face into his shoulder. "I missed you too," she whispers, her voice muffled by his shirt. "So much." She takes a deep breath, trying to steady herself before continuing in a softer tone. "I'm sorry for everything I've done...for everything I said."

Her hands move up and down his back, relishing the feel of him against her skin once more. "I love you,"

She closes her eyes, feeling the warmth of his words wash over her. "I love you too," she whispers, her voice barely above a whisper. "And I promise, things will be different this time." Her hands move up to cup his face gently, searching his eyes for any sign of doubt or fear. "We can make this work," she says with renewed determination, "I'll prove it to you."

Maybe I should give them some time alone. They might need it to cool off. It's for the best in the long run... Right? Tsumugi tries to convince herself as she stands up from her seat, gathering the dishes and putting them into the sink. This is harder than she thought it would be. But she has to keep going, for the sake of Fuyukawa corporations.

She sighs softly as she watches them leave the apartment, taking one last drag on her cigarette before flicking it away and heading back to the office. It's not going to be an easy day, but Tsumugi will do what she has to for Fuyukawa corporations. They always come first. And as long as Moxie remembers that, maybe they can find a way to make this marriage work after all.

"I should have known you'd run away again." She mutters under her breath as she hears the front door close behind him. "What a pathetic excuse for a man..."

"He'll never understand..." She sighs heavily, sitting down on the couch with a huff. "Why can't he just accept who I am? Why does he have to be so clingy and pathetic?" Her eyes drift to the window, watching as the rain falls outside. "Someday... someday I'll make him see..."

As the elevator doors closed behind her, Tsumugi took a deep breath and tried to clear her mind. She knew that Ayaka was right; she needed some time for herself. Maybe if she could find a way to make things work with Ray...or at least find some common ground...things might not be so bad. But the thought of trying to change him, of accepting him as he is, felt like an impossible task. For now, her focus would remain on work in hopes that she will also drown out her feelings for Ray.

As the elevator doors opened to her penthouse suite, Tsumugi stepped out and made her way home. Her mind was still reeling with thoughts of work and Ray, unable to find any sort of peace or solace. The silence of the empty apartment was almost deafening, making her feel even more alone. She knew that she should probably try to relax, as Ayaka had suggested, but the thought of being in the same space as Ray made it impossible for her to unwind.

"I know that it's hard to believe right now, but I think with time..." Tsumugi begins, her voice faltering as she struggles to find the right words. "Maybe we could...find some common ground. Maybe you could show me that there's more to you than what I see on the surface. And maybe in return, I could try to be less harsh, less demanding..." She pauses, taking a deep breath before continuing: "I just want us to have a chance, Red.

I know I haven't been the best wife to you...but I've always tried my best. Maybe I was too focused on proving myself to everyone else that I forgot about what really matters in a marriage. And maybe if I could just try harder, be more understanding and considerate...maybe then we could find some happiness together, despite all the obstacles in our way.