I Raised the Fallen Lop-Eared Rabbit into a Yandere 26p1

Chapter 26: Blackmail p1

Pine branches burned in the fireplace, a faint, toasty aroma filling the room. The orange flames illuminated the figure curled up on the bed.

Adele silently closed the door. The moment it was locked, she regretted it.

What on earth am I doing?!

Sneaking into someone else’s room like this, what’s the difference between me and a pervert?

Adele clung to the door. Her mind wanted to leave, but her feet were as if nailed to the floor, unable to move a single step.

Forget it…

I’m already here…

Just one look and then I’ll go. It’s just a look, I’m not doing anything…

The devil wolf appeared again. It perched on top of Adele’s head and tempted, “It’s been a long time since you’ve had a tender moment. Go on, hug her, go on…”

Adele’s throat moved. After a moment, she stepped closer and sat down on the edge of the bed.

The bed curtains blocked her view. Lina’s figure was so close yet so hazy.

Only one right hand was left outside.

Adele’s gaze was completely drawn to it.

The little rabbit’s fingers were very beautiful, slender and long, the tips a faint, lustrous pink.

But at this moment, Adele was in no mood to admire them.

She stared at the lingering ink stain on Lina’s middle finger, her eyes filled with pity.

Even after being distanced so many times, she had not developed a single shred of genuine resentment toward Lina. At this moment, only a dense sourness welled up in her heart.

She felt sorry for the little rabbit’s hard work in her studies. Thinking of the long road ahead, helplessness and confusion washed over her.

Lina…

She once again felt a sense of self-blame.

If she had come earlier, Lina wouldn’t have been bullied.

If she were a little stronger, Lina wouldn’t have to work so hard now.

Adele hadn’t cried when her legs were broken, but the thought of Lina’s unhappiness made her eyes turn red again.

The room was very quiet, so quiet that Adele could hear their heartbeats. She gazed at Lina’s back for a long time. The moments of jealousy and apprehension, the amorous and shallow desires, all became insignificant under the weight of her profound affection.

Adele had already resolved to accompany her on the road ahead. It was a reckless choice, like a gambler who had already gone all in, completely disregarding the outcome, only madly throwing down chips, even if the price was her own life.

She had never schemed against the rabbit ball, never weighed the pros and cons.

Lina was her only choice.

The only one.

Two streams of clear tears silently rolled down. Adele hastily wiped them away. She was about to get up and leave when she suddenly heard a murmur from within the curtains.

“I’m so scared…”

Adele didn’t hear clearly and moved closer quietly.

“Why doesn’t anyone love me…”

Hearing the content of her sleep-talking, Adele’s heart tightened. She quietly lifted the curtain. The moonlight fell on Lina’s face, illuminating the tear tracks.

“Teacher…”

Adele looked at her, her eyes bright red.

“Don’t go… don’t leave me… I’m so scared…”

Lina’s head was turned to the side, her brow furrowed, her expression pained.

She kept calling for her teacher.

“Teacher… please… I really only have you…”

Lina’s eyelashes were completely soaked with tears. Her fluffy ears were folded anxiously on top of her head. Her entire body was curled up like an infant, trembling slightly.

At this moment, Adele completely let go of all her conflicts.

She climbed into the quilt, hugged Lina from behind, and whispered, “I’m here, I’m here.”

“Don’t go.”

“I won’t.”

Lina seemed to sense her presence and gradually stopped trembling.

Adele had no mind to think about what Lina’s distancing these past few days meant. She had already thought about it for long enough during so many sleepless nights.

To advance or to retreat, her body had long since given her the answer. The warm rabbit ball in her arms was like a magnet, drawing her to hold on tighter and tighter.

“Mmph…” After letting out a soft whimper, Lina fell completely silent.

Adele held her tightly, her empty heart finally comforted.

Lina, I don’t know if your affection for me is pure. Perhaps this feeling arose from dependence, from various other reasons, but I don’t want to explore it anymore. In my heart, you deserve the best in the world. You can certainly find a better lover than me, but this time, I want to be a little selfish.

I can’t let you go to choose that optimal solution. Just think of me as taking advantage of you.

Please forgive my despicable nature. Don’t leave me.

Lina did not respond to her heartfelt thoughts.

Adele, who had not slept well for several nights, gradually lost consciousness.

Only after the breathing behind her became steady did Lina open her eyes. The hand on her waist was very strong, squeezing her so tightly she was slightly out of breath.

But in this slight suffocation, Lina silently curved her lips.

The feeling of being possessed by Teacher was so good.

She wished Adele could eat her.

As long as it was from her teacher, she would gladly accept it.

Even if it was pain, it was still good.

Lina sighed silently.

Adele, don’t push me away. Just hold me like this.

Just stay by my side like this.

I really only have you.

I only have you.

Adele’s choice tonight was already a comfort to Lina. She didn’t expect Adele to be braver, to rush up and express her affection when she was awake.

But Lina had forgotten that a white wolf who could travel through the polar night could sense a storm a hundred meters away. How could she not hear her chaotic breathing?

A rabbit pretending to be asleep could never escape the eyes of a top predator.

Adele knew she wasn’t asleep. From beginning to end, she knew it all clearly.

Let’s fall together. I’m willing.

…

The next morning, the grandfather clock struck on time.

Adele opened her eyes in a daze and was suddenly met with a pair of blue eyes.

Lina was staring at her with a smile, not looking like she had just woken up.

“Good morning, Teacher.”

She didn’t ask why Adele was in her bed.

“Good morning.” Adele wasn’t flustered either. “I was worried about you yesterday, that’s why I got in.”

Lina was very satisfied with her honesty. A bright light was added to her smile. “It’s okay. Teacher can sleep with me whenever you want.”

Adele smiled. Sensing Lina’s clearly different attitude, she suddenly had a realization.

Could this little rabbit be deliberately trying to provoke me?

“Then I should get ready and go to class.” Lina rubbed her fluffed-up ears, sat up, and said, “You can rest first.”

Adele grabbed her hand. “No class today.”

A hint of surprise flashed in Lina’s eyes. A moment later, she feigned confusion. “Ah? But I have questions to ask my sister.”

Adele paid close attention and immediately caught her micro-expression.

As expected!

This little bad rabbit! She’s actually grown a mind of her own!

Adele showed no reaction of jealousy and said faintly, “I’m taking you for a follow-up. I’m still very worried about your hysteria.”

Lina was stunned for a moment and gave a low “Oh.”

It’s just a follow-up! Not trying to monopolize me!

Just as Lina’s little tail was about to fluff up in anger, Adele suddenly said, “Go to class, but come back to sleep at night. Don’t disturb others.”

When an older person sets their mind on teaching a lesson, a naive younger person can’t resist at all. She was immediately hooked and spun around, losing the initiative.

“I won’t.” Lina had actually been sleeping in the study these past few days, but she still tested the waters.

“This is not a negotiation.” Adele was rarely forceful. “The salary I pay her does not include taking care of your daily life.”

The sudden command made Lina’s heart tremble.

A little thrilling.

So assertive, I like it.

“Yes.” Lina didn’t argue anymore, secretly delighted and smug.

Adele looked at her slightly flushed cheeks, a question mark appearing above her head.

Why is she blushing?

Does she like being ordered around?

She’s clearly a rabbit, why does she have a hint of a puppy?

…

The bed curtains blocked the view of the bottom of the bed. In a place Adele didn’t notice, there were two coils of rope.

Haia’s clinic was near the church, a light green, two-story detached house.

The house was surrounded by pine needles, and there were also many hydrangeas on both sides of the steps. The clinic’s main door had a piece of frosted glass, and the words “Clinic” were painted on the lintel. A small notice board was nailed to the brick wall, with “Open” on one side and “Closed” on the other.

Adele held Lina’s hand and gently pushed open the wooden door.

The smell of carbolic acid disinfectant filled the entire waiting area.

“You’re here.” Haia came down from the second floor and stopped by the desk piled with medical records. “How is the situation? Is it stable?”

Adele held Lina’s hand and never let go. “The situations you mentioned haven’t appeared for now, but I’m still worried. Please take another look at her.”

Haia nodded and turned to Lina. “Have you been taking your medicine on time?”

Those dark eyes were as deep as ever, as if they could see through all lies.

Lina had grown a lot during this time, but she was still made uncomfortable by Haia’s stare. She imperceptibly averted her gaze and said in a small voice, “I have.”

Haia’s motion of flipping through the medical records paused. A hint of amusement was added to her gaze as she looked at Lina.

She lowered her head to get a pen and happened to glance at an empty ink bottle. Her eyes shifted slightly, and she then said to Adele, “I need to take her upstairs for a further examination.”

Lina’s heart tightened. She wasn’t sick at all. What if she was exposed?

Adele was oblivious and said, “Okay.”

Haia picked up the ink bottle again. “I need to record her condition in detail, and I might have to prescribe more medicine. Could I trouble you to buy me a bottle of ink? Turn left out the door, and you’ll see a shop in five minutes.”

Adele readily agreed. “No problem.”

She turned to comfort Lina. “You be good and get your examination. I’ll be back soon.”

Lina could only agree, biting the bullet.

The second floor was a dedicated examination room. The first thing Lina did upon entering was to observe her surroundings.

The solid wood floor, the felt strips in the door cracks, and the double-layered windows all sent the same signal—

The room’s soundproofing was very good!

Lina stopped in her tracks. Her innate sensitivity suddenly made her feel a chill run down her spine.

A dangerous aura was floating in the air.

But she was no longer the little rabbit who would only kneel and beg for mercy when faced with danger.

Lina’s peripheral vision caught sight of a small cart beside her. On it was a lancet.

A good tool for self-defense!

Haia had already walked to the examination bed, her back to the door. Lina quickly hid the knife in her hand.

Little did she know, her actions were all seen by Haia in a tiny mirror.

The mirror was set on the inside of a pocket watch. When it was opened and placed, it was not noticeable.

“Have you ever been to a casino?” Haia asked out of the blue.

Lina cautiously shook her head. “No.”

Haia picked up the pocket watch and said, “Doing something risky is like gambling. You should think it through before you get to the table. What should you prepare in advance? Will someone cheat? How much risk is there? What do you do if you lose? Once you’re at the table, it’s too late.”

Lina gripped the lancet in her hand and asked, “What are you trying to say?”

Haia smiled and turned the pocket watch around. “Violence is indeed a way to solve problems, but relying on violence for everything often doesn’t end well. The more you do, the more traces you leave behind.”

Lina saw the mirror on it and, with a turn of her mind, understood that Haia had seen her actions. She stopped pretending and said, “You’re the one who made me feel unsafe. I’m just trying to defend myself.”

“It’s you who have a guilty conscience.”

Lina argued, “Why should I have a guilty conscience?”

“Because you’re not sick at all.” Haia also laid her cards on the table.

“…” Lina was choked for a moment. Holding on to the last shred of hope, she said, “What proof do you have?”

She was afraid Haia was bluffing.

“The medicine I prescribed for you was actually a sugar pill.” Haia approached her. “What? Did the sugar cure your illness? That’s unheard of.”

Lina realized she was completely exposed. She backed away until her heels hit the door. “What do you want?”

“Relax. If I wanted to expose you, I wouldn’t have waited until today.” Haia took a long roll of bills from her pocket. “Miss Lina, paying this amount shouldn’t be a problem for you.”

So it was blackmail.

With her intentions revealed, Lina actually felt a sense of relief. “What is this bill for?”

Haia avoided the question. “Why do you need to know? You give me the money, I keep my mouth shut. It’s that simple.”

Lina threw the lancet onto the cart. “Hysteria has no specific symptoms. As long as I insist I’m sick, who do you think she’ll believe, you or me?”

She knew Haia needed something from her and would certainly not harm her. Her tense back gradually relaxed.

The smile on Haia’s face grew wider. There was no trace of malice or threat, but rather a hint of appreciation.

“The first time I saw you, you were lying in bed, trembling so pitifully. I was thinking at the time, a timid rabbit should be easy to handle. Now it seems I was mistaken.”

Lina didn’t respond.

Haia said again, “Your teacher will naturally believe you, but I don’t think you’d want your lover to have any doubts about you. Even if it’s just a seed of doubt, it’s still not perfect.”

Her desire for Adele was suddenly exposed. Lina’s face changed drastically. “What nonsense are you talking about!”

She had no idea where she had shown a flaw.

Haia waved her hand and comforted her, “I just want money. I only want money.”

“Fine!” Lina glanced at the number on the bill and said, “I’ll give you the money! You keep your mouth shut!”

Haia looked at her flustered appearance, a strange hint of doting in her eyes. She advised, “Be more careful next time. Don’t let anyone catch your flaws again.”

“You hypocrite.” Lina gritted her teeth. “It’s none of your business!”

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