Chapter 296
Luo Xiu waved his hand.
“It’s not really good, it’s just that it’s late at night, and it’s not good to catch a cold.”
He leaned back against the chair, looking at the girl with a gentle smile.
“You came this late, did you need something from me?”
Hearing this, Selena shook her head and took a small step forward.
“It’s nothing, I just wanted to come and see you.”
Luo Xiu didn’t speak, he just reached out and stroked the girl’s head.
Selena was like a well-behaved kitten, her silky fur was so soft and pleasing to the touch.
Luo Xiu withdrew his hand and said, “Then you’ve seen me, and it’s getting late. Why don’t you go back to your room and rest early?”
He sighed, “I imagine you all didn’t have much of a chance to sleep well before.”
As someone who had lived on Blue Star, facing such persecuted girls, he couldn’t help but feel pity and anger.
This was unrelated to gender.
And because of his status, Luo Xiu actually understood very well.
The so-called calamity, the ominous symbol, were merely marks that the Holy See had deliberately placed on the ‘Witches’, a means to consolidate their own position.
This method was very malicious and ruthless.
Once public opinion formed, it was a continuous oppression for hundreds of years.
The Holy See was wary of the ‘Witches’.
They were wary of the terrifying power they possessed when they reached adulthood, which posed a great threat to the Holy See’s position.
Selena did not obediently leave. Her eyes moved slightly, and she stepped forward to hold the man’s hand.
“Lord Luo Xiu, can I stay here a little longer?”
Although Luo Xiu was puzzled, he did not refuse.
He nodded, “Of course.”
The man then turned around, picked up his pen, and continued to worry over the letters on his desk.
He would occasionally write and then quickly stop.
Selena stood by his side, not sticking her head out to look at the letters, but quietly watching the man’s profile.
His expression was focused, and he occasionally frowned, making Selena want to reach out and smooth out the wrinkle for him.
“Lord Luo Xiu, are you worried about our situation?”
Selena was very smart. Even without seeing the contents of the letter, she had guessed the general idea.
Luo Xiu did not hide anything. He grunted and said casually,
“It’s a bit difficult to handle with the Holy See regarding the matter of forcibly bringing you back, but with my current position, they probably won’t make any rash moves.”
As he spoke, he suddenly thought of something and looked up at Selena.
“By the way, I might need your cooperation then.”
Selena blinked, not quite understanding.
“Cooperate how?”
Luo Xiu pondered for a moment and said, “My reason given to the outside world now is that I will bring you back to the manor for a personal judgment, so the Holy See and the Empire will likely send people to investigate in person.”
“So, at that time, I will need you to cooperate with me in putting on a show.”
A show?
Selena’s little head turned quickly, and she instantly understood Luo Xiu’s meaning.
“Lord Luo Xiu, are you saying that we will act out a play of you personally judging us?”
“That’s right.”
Luo Xiu’s expression was a little worried. “Mainly, the people from the Holy See will definitely not be easy to fool, so we might have to act it out realistically then.”
Selena knew what he was worried about and took the initiative to straighten her posture. She said, “Lord Luo Xiu, you have already helped us a lot. I will definitely do my best to cooperate with you.”
“Whether it’s flogging, or…”
The girl bit her thin, moist red lips and lowered her head.
“You don’t need to pity me, I can endure anything…”
Seeing this, Luo Xiu rubbed Selena’s head.
He smiled and comforted the girl, “It’s not as exaggerated as you think, and it’s still uncertain whether people from the Holy See will come.”
“I’m just telling you in advance so that you can be mentally prepared.”
After Luo Xiu finished speaking, he intended to withdraw his hand.
But as his hand reached halfway, it was grabbed by the girl.
She picked up his warm hand and rubbed it against half of her cheek.
“Selena understands.”
She replied in a small voice.
Although the girl appeared calm on the outside, her little heart was already beating wildly.
Thump, thump.
Making such a bold move out of the blue made her heart leap into her throat.
However, contrary to her expectations, Selena found that she not only felt no disgust but also a strong sense of security.
It was like a little kitten that had been wandering outside for a long time finally finding its harbor.
Luo Xiu was stunned for a moment, but he didn’t rush to withdraw his hand. Instead, he waited until the girl looked up before teasingly saying, “What’s wrong, my dear Miss Selena, have you had enough rubbing?”
Even for the bold Selena, her face was now as red as fire. She quickly let go of his hand and twisted her fingers in front of her.
The girl’s voice was as faint as a mosquito’s wing, “I’m sorry, Lord Luo Xiu, please forgive my offense.”
The moonlight was bright, illuminating her snowy white skin, making it crystal clear and enchanting.
The room was large, but the distance between the two had unknowingly become very close.
Luo Xiu had been sitting in his chair the whole time, so it was naturally the girl who had leaned closer.
In this regard, Luo Xiu did not have many impure thoughts in his heart. He just smiled.
“Why do you need to say sorry?”
“To be accepted by a cute girl like Miss Selena is my honor.”
As Luo Xiu spoke, he suddenly felt something and casually glanced towards the window.
As expected, he saw a pair of wide-open eyes.
There was no need to guess, it must have been Eileen hiding by the window and peeking.
So, Luo Xiu also had the idea of playing a prank. He deliberately reached out and gently stroked Selena’s cheek.
The girl naturally did not struggle. She even tiptoed slightly, making it more convenient for him to touch her.
When Luo Xiu glanced at the window again, he saw that Eileen’s eyes were already red, and she was scratching her ears by the window, nearly going crazy.
His smile deepened.
You were so cold to me during the day, let’s see if you’re angry now.
And that pervert…
The atmosphere in the room was quiet, with candlelight flickering.
But one could still see the girl’s snowy white swan neck visibly turning red.
That blush slowly crept upwards, until it dyed her entire ear.
Finally, Selena could no longer bear the strange feeling in her heart. She fidgeted with her legs and quietly excused herself.
Watching her flee in disarray, Luo Xiu chuckled and called out, “Remember to have sweet dreams.”
Selena’s footsteps paused, and she turned back, suppressing her shyness.
She stood at the doorway and curtsied gracefully.
“Lord Luo Xiu, you too.”
The room door opened and closed, and Eileen, who had been guarding outside, immediately rushed forward.
She looked her friend up and down, her eyes red with anger. “That pervert, that pervert!”
“I’m so angry!”
“Selena, how could you let him bully you like that!”
But Selena just kept her head down and ignored her.
Eileen remained behind, gritting her teeth.
She didn’t know what kind of trick that pervert had played on her Selena…
(End of this chapter)
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