Villody’s opinions have always been at odds with her family’s, to the point where she had to make a choice.
Inside the room, Villody left a remark, “We’ll talk after Big Sister wakes up.”
Her golden curls swayed gently.
Her small hand had just touched the Blood Jade, but she withdrew it and turned toward the kitchen.
Lorevil watched those fair little legs walk away.
The thing she had been gripping tightly finally loosened.
Curiously, she brought it to the light and saw that it was actually an inner garment, lace-trimmed.
No wonder it had been so tight on her hand.
This was no time to be distracted.
The snow-haired girl had no choice but to put it aside in shame and anger.
She knew this was her only chance to escape.
If she missed this opportunity and Villody came out of the kitchen, there would be no chance to leave.
Now!
Lorevil grasped the wardrobe handle and took a deep breath.
The next second, Lorevil pushed open the wardrobe door.
Using Blood Flash would cause too much Bloodline energy fluctuation, and with her body weak, she had to settle for using Blood Shadow Step.
‘How is it that I feel like I’m sneaking my parents’ phone in the middle of the night to play games?’
The absurd thought flashed through Lorevil’s mind, and then, like a cat, she tried to make as little noise as possible.
Almost there! If only she can get there…
Soon, the door was getting closer, barely a few feet away from Lorevil.
But the danger was that the door was directly opposite the kitchen where Villody was.
Creak—
The sound of the door handle turning was especially clear in the silent living room.
Thump thump.
Lorevil’s heart pounded wildly.
She didn’t dare take a breath.
Suddenly, Villody’s surprised voice came from the kitchen:
“Big Sister, you’re awake?”
That single sentence sent cold sweat down Lorevil’s back.
Then, not caring about anything else, she ran straight toward the stairway.
After getting out of the teacher dormitory, Lorevil finally breathed a sigh of relief, marveling at how thrilling that had been.
Seeing that it was already about fifteen minutes after school let out, she quickened her pace, ready to go home and report.
Pushing open the mansion gate, Lorevil was still pondering.
Just now, because she was entangled by the Darkened Catherine, she hid in the wardrobe to avoid Villody, but it also cost her a lot of time.
Normally, Lorevil should have arrived home shortly after sending the message, so she was late this time.
Lorevil walked nervously into the living room, only to see dinner already laid out on the table.
Besides the previously eaten Cranberry Blood Crystal Pastry, Noxia had also made two portions of Second-rank Blood Beast steak.
And Noxia was sitting at the table, wearing the black dress she had bought on a whim last time.
The black hem covered her rounded knees, and her fair legs were sheathed in fine black stockings, like fine mutton-fat jade, looking very enticing.
Noxia’s pretty face was naturally flushed, and her hands were restlessly placed on her knees.
After the experience with the yoga outfit last time, whenever Lorevil came home, Noxia would have the head maid dismiss the other maids.
Lorevil’s wine-red eyes held a hint of amazement.
Her wife’s outfit was clearly carefully prepared.
She still remembered that when they bought this outfit last time, Noxia had thought she would never wear it after buying it.
At that time, Noxia said it was too revealing and couldn’t be worn, and Lorevil had teased her about it.
She didn’t expect Noxia to wear it specially for her today.
“You’re b-back.”
Noxia forced down her shyness and looked up, breaking the silence.
“I saw your message, so I prepared dinner early and waited for you to come back.”
The cute wife’s ears were so red they looked ready to bleed, and her fingers nervously twisted the hem of her skirt.
“Noxia, you look… really beautiful today.”
Lorevil pulled over a chair and sat beside her, saying in admiration.
Being praised so bluntly by her beloved, Noxia’s face turned even redder.
“N-no. I just thought you were working hard at Holy Blood Academy, so I dressed up a little. Beautiful or anything… not really…”
As she spoke, her voice grew softer, her head sank lower, and even her flawless white neck flushed crimson.
Though Noxia said that, Lorevil couldn’t take it seriously.
Noxia was usually quite sensitive and reserved. Even though she had been exercising recently, it only improved slightly.
Without Lorevil by her side, Noxia dared not go out alone at all.
Moreover, Noxia felt shy even wearing slightly revealing clothes.
This time, she must have struggled for a long time in front of the mirror to muster the courage to wear this black dress.
“I’ve received your feelings, Noxia. You look good in anything. I’m happy, very happy.”
Lorevil said sincerely.
Every change Noxia made surprised and delighted Lorevil.
Naturally, Lorevil had to praise her greatly.
Noxia had been used to feeling inferior since childhood, and it was rare for her to have courage now.
Her long eyelashes trembled violently, and her pretty face felt so hot it seemed it could burn.
“You’re mean… stop talking, I’m so shy.”
“I’ll stop, I’ll stop.”
Lorevil smiled and opened her arms, saying adoringly:
“Noxia, come here, let me hug you.”
Noxia, blushing, hesitated for a moment, then stood up and carefully sat on her lap.
The cute wife wrapped her arms around Lorevil’s neck, carrying a faint berry scent.
Lorevil held Noxia’s waist.
“Let’s eat, or it’ll be a shame if this delicious food gets cold.”
Lorevil changed the subject.
Noxia nodded.
Lorevil cut a piece of steak and brought it to Noxia’s mouth, blowing on it carefully.
“Careful, it’s hot. Open up.”
Noxia obediently opened her mouth and chewed the food in small bites.
Her pretty face was still flushed, like a shy little hamster.
Lorevil fed Noxia while eating herself, occasionally whispering sweet nothings to divert her attention.
“My Noxia is so virtuous.”
“I want to hold you like this and eat every day.”
“Noxia, I really like you. Having you with me every night makes even the hardest days worth it.”
Noxia went limp from his words, blushing furiously.
For the rest of the time, Noxia shyly sat on Lorevil’s lap and ate dinner.
She leaned against Lorevil’s chest, obediently being fed.
Then she also used a spoon to feed Lorevil spoonfuls of Cranberry Blood Crystal Pastry.
“Lorevil, why were you a little late today?”
Noxia asked curiously.
“Because something happened at the academy today. A noble named Laide’an took a dislike to me and insisted on a bet—to go to the Blood Hunting Ground and see who could hunt more Blood Beasts.”
Lorevil explained.
Of course, she wouldn’t mention Catherine’s name.
Really.
When with someone you love, regardless of Darkness Value, it’s best not to mention other women’s names.
Don’t ask how she knew; if asked, it was a lesson learned with blood.
If it were Noxia, even inadvertently mentioning another woman could make her jealous and cause her Darkness Value to rise.
Just like Mahina could trigger Darkening over a small matter, she didn’t want to take that risk.
“Ah? Did you get hurt?”
Noxia asked worriedly.
She didn’t care about winning or losing the bet, but about Lorevil’s safety.
“Of course I won.”