But Alex was taken aback by a wave of guilt. Here he was, spying on someone he barely knew, someone who had every right to privacy. The realization hit him hard; this wasn't about checking or voyeurism; it was an invasion of her personal space.

As fate would have it, Emma was stepping out into the backyard, heading towards the old wooden shed that Alex assumed was being converted into a makeshift bathroom for summer use. His eyes widened slightly as he realized she was going in to take a shower, likely due to their main bathroom being under renovation.

: Perasaan selalu diawasi atau tidak aman di lingkungan sekitar.