215 HE WOULDNT DISAPPOINT HER ANYMORE (1/2)

LEI FENG could feel the satin like sensation under his fingers. The smooth and soft touch was addicting. He almost didn't want to let go. But when he saw the bewildered look on Argent's face, he suddenly realized what he had done. He immediately let go of her cheek that he pinched as if burnt. His whole face heated up. He felt like steam was starting to come out of the top of his head. He was probably even blushing as well.

”I'm sorry, I- I didn't mean to. You just look so cute at that moment and- no- I mean- just I'm sorry,” he explained, all flustered.

Argent stared at Lei Feng. She didn't expect what the other did just now. That's why she wasn't able to react fast enough. She was annoyed at first. Because she disliked it whenever someone touched her without her permission first. Unless, of course, the situation called for it. And with the exception of her mother and sister.

But seeing Lei Feng's face that looked like a cooked shrimp, her annoyance quickly vanished. He kind of looked adorable at the moment. Especially when one thought how stern he looked normally. So, she couldn't help but be slightly lenient.

”No need to apologize. Just try not to do it again,” she said, shrugging.

Lei Feng was about to say 'yes' but then he realized that he couldn't. Because doing that would mean that he would promise not to touch Argent again. And he just wasn't sure that he could do that. So, the only thing he could do was to remain silent.

Argent simply thought that he was acquiescing, so, she no longer spoke and continued to walk towards their suite.

Reaching the place, she turned around and looked at him again. ”And oh, don't ever call me 'cute' again.”

Then she opened the door and walked inside.

Lei Feng who was left outside just shook his head and a helpless smile appeared on his lips. He looked down at his palm. He could still feel the warm touch of her cheek. He clenched his fist.

[Well, at least she didn't stab me with a sword.]

Then he followed Argent inside the suite.

When Argent walked inside the suite, he saw Jaxon sitting alone at the common area. He was gazing down at the floor. A depressive atmosphere surrounding him. He looked like he was immersed in whatever depressive thought he was thinking. No doubt it had something to do with his newfound son and the elf that was currently trapped at Kievan's imperial palace.

It was true in a way. Jaxon was indeed thinking of Ylannea and their son. But his thoughts were far more depressive than Argent imagined. Those thoughts were fueled even further by the talk he had with Janea while they were having dinner.

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”Do you like the food? If you have a particular dish you want to eat, just tell me,” Jaxon said. They were currently at the dining area of the suite room they booked. The room service he ordered just arrived.

Jaxon didn't mind being ignored. He understood that Janea still hadn't forgiven him. One could say that they were just in a stand-still right now. Janea was simply being perfunctory towards him. Because they needed to work together to save Ylannea. If not for that, Janea would probably not even want to be in the same room as him.

He no longer spoke and just let Janea eat in peace. Of course, he didn't forget to put dishes on his plate from time to time. All of the dishes he ordered were vegetarian. He remembered how Ylannea didn't like to eat meat. That's only when he found out that elves actually couldn't eat meat of any kind. Being a half-elf, Janea probably had the same constitution.

Jaxon's small actions didn't escape Janea's eyes. But he didn't say anything and just ate quietly. His chest still felt congested whenever he saw this person. Like a huge weight had been pressing on him. Seeing him, Janea couldn't help but be reminded of every suffering his mother had gone through. That he wasn't there when they needed him the most.

But he knew there was no point on him continuing to act antagonistic towards this person. That wouldn't help anyone. What they needed right now was to work together to save his mother and take her away from that place.