Arthur walked out of the apartment building with an annoyed expression plastered on his face.
The moment he stepped outside, the morning sunlight struck him immediately, forcing him to shut his eyes. He winced and narrowed his eyes into thin slits, raising a hand above his brows, trying to shield himself from the brightness.
For someone who barely left the room, even ordinary sunlight felt dangerous.
After a few seconds, as his eyes adjusted to the sunlight and the surroundings were clearly visible again, he shoved both hands into his pockets and began walking toward the nearby repair shop.
It wasn't exactly nearby.
It was a bit far away, and he didn't have enough money to take a cab, which made him even more annoyed.
'She should've given me more,' he thought irritably, kicking a pebble out of his path as he walked.
'It's not like I asked much.'
The hypocrisy of that thought didn't even cross his mind.
