Chapter 127: Family Matters Best Left Unspoken
Waking up to the chirping of birds always left Lena feeling disoriented, her memory still lingering on the little deer girl’s innocent farewell.
She got out of bed.
Ling Ling was still asleep, Mines, in her nightgown, sat by the bed, whispering with Angel about last night’s events. Their hushed voices had still managed to wake Lena, much to her annoyance.
“Why are you whispering so early in the morning?”
Her stern expression sent Angel scurrying back under the covers. Mines took Lena’s hand, her fingers gently caressing Lena’s smooth skin, a subtle tease.
“Good morning, Master. Do you require oral hygiene services?”
“No, thank you.”
Lena firmly refused.
She remembered Mines waking her up with a kiss not long ago, also offering “oral hygiene services,” her tongue exploring Lena’s mouth.
Who needed her tongue to clean their mouth?!
Mines was getting bolder; Lena needed to remind her of her place.
“Lena,” Angel peeked out from under the covers, her pink hair contrasting with the white sheets. “Um, good morning…”
“Morning,” Lena smiled. “Little White is back home, I presume?”
“Yes, Ka Ka found her in the attic, she returned safely before dawn.” Angel had dark circles under her eyes; she hadn’t slept all night, waiting for news of Little White. Now that she was back, she could finally relax.
“Silly Little White, she must have been scared, but she completed her mission.”
Angel said with a hint of pride. After all, [Phytos] had played a crucial role in Lena’s victory, so Little White deserved some credit.
See? Impressive, right?
Angel tilted her head, smiling at Lena.
“You actually did something useful for once,” Lena’s blunt assessment made Angel bristle, but Lena’s expression softened. “Thanks to you, I was able to defeat Morgan…”
“Hee hee, that’s more like it.”
“So get up, it’s the monthly exam today, if you’re late, Professor Agnes will punish you.” Lena left the bedroom, Mines following close behind, her downcast eyes betraying a hint of disappointment at being ignored.
They walked in silence.
Mines helped Lena get dressed.
The checkered skirt and knee-high socks, paired with high heels, accentuated Lena’s long legs.
She blew a kiss at her reflection in the mirror, quite satisfied. “Out of a hundred, I’ll give myself a 95.27.”
“I think it’s 98.0721…”
“Is there a special meaning behind that number?”
“No, Master.” Mines opened the carriage door, her movements like a proper gentleman, but her beautiful face, delicate makeup, and the red spider lily in her hair made her look more like a delicate flower.
Lena got into the carriage, enjoying her breakfast while waiting for Angel.
The food was delicious, prepared by Mary, the mansion’s chef, nutritious and flavorful, worthy of a professional.
“Mines, come here for a moment.”
Mines stood by the door, her blood-red eyes looking up at Lena. “What is it, Master? Do you have any instructions?”
“Nothing much, just asking about your family…”
“…”
…
Angel got into the carriage, a sudden chill in the air.
The seat was cold, as if an ice slime had been sitting there, the objects inside covered in a thin layer of condensation.
Had the door been left open all night?
“Why is everyone so quiet?” Angel rubbed her arms, feeling cold.
She wore a light blue miniskirt and a sleeveless lace blouse, with a gray shawl.
Her striking pink hair was neatly styled, clearly having taken considerable effort. Her light makeup, glossy lips, and a single strand of hair framing her face, like a butterfly’s wing, completed the look.
Seeing no one answer, Angel said, “Let’s go.”
Mines started the carriage without hesitation.
During the twenty-minute journey, Lena stared out the window, Mines remaining silent, much to Angel’s frustration.
What was going on?!
Even if there was competition between them, there was no need for this awkward silence!
They had been talking and laughing just this morning, and now they were like strangers.
Angel didn’t hear a single word from Mines until they arrived at the academy, only a brief farewell before Mines entered the Priest Department…
“Mines.”
“Master…”
“If you don’t want to talk, don’t force yourself.”
“Master.” Mines’s eyes were filled with complex emotions, so deep and intense, as if something was brewing beneath the surface, making Lena uneasy.
It seemed she shouldn’t mention Mines’s family again, at least not until Mines was ready to talk.
Lena could sense Mines’s internal struggle, her grip tightening on the reins, afraid of losing control.
“Let’s talk about something else.”
“Okay…”
“Hmm, what should we talk about?” Lena took Mines’s small, slender hand, her fingers tracing the delicate lines of her palm. “Ah, I have an idea!”
As they entered the classroom, Lena had a sudden inspiration.
Her voice wasn’t loud, but it attracted the attention of the surrounding students. Some recognized Lena, and a commotion arose, quickly silenced by Mines’s gun.
“I remember owing you something.”
“What?”
“My daily good morning kiss, I seem to have forgotten, and you didn’t mention it, so, cheer up…”
Lena smiled, kissing Mines’s forehead, then her lips, lost in the moment.
The surrounding students looked on with envy, wishing they also had such a beautiful and devoted bodyguard. Unfortunately, they weren’t Lena, nor did they possess her power, so they could only admire from afar.
Click—
A gun barrel was pointed at a student’s head.
The unlucky student, his face pale with sweat, raised his hands and lay down.
The others, seeing this, didn’t dare linger, either averting their gaze or pretending to read while planning their escape.
Terrifying.
Kissing while simultaneously sensing their gazes and then pulling out a gun, who was this bodyguard?
The Invincible Bodyguard Falls for the Rich and Powerful CEO?
Lena’s story was becoming more and more dramatic, first Angel’s coming out and marriage into the Falmouth family, now a jealous bodyguard, what was going on?
“Master… should I get rid of these annoying flies?”
“Do as you please.”
Just bite my lip, Lena thought.
“As you wish, my Master…”
Mines, once again reading Lena’s mind, gently caressed Lena’s cheek, her eyes filled with adoration.
Her other hand remained on her gun, but her mouth was free, nibbling on Lena’s lips, leaving faint marks, then offering her tongue.
“Love me… Master…”
“Haven’t I been loving you?”
“Hehe…”
“Smile more, you’re beautiful when you smile, I’ve told you this many times.”
“Mm.”
Mines blushed, whispering softly, “I wish this could last forever… my love…”
