Chapter 51
Elena followed Lexion while dinner was being prepared.
And to where he took her…
“Here….”
It was the room where Elena stayed until before she left the mansion.
The same room where she did her experiments and research for years.
Although she already left, the pieces of furniture in the room did not change.
Time passed, but it was only slightly felt since everything was almost the same as those yesteryears.
“Wow. How is it that nothing has changed?”
“I instructed the maids to manage your old room. Sadly, it wasn’t maintained that well for quite some time. But still, it won’t be much different from before.”
“This is good enough.”
Elena smiled at Lexion and looked carefully inside the room.
Vague memories flashed in her blue eyes.
Those moments when she did her experiments; the times when she chatted with Jane and Lexion; the image of the young Lexion running through the door, etc.
The figure at that time was as good as it was drawn in front of her.
Meanwhile, Lexion was staring at her while she was immersed in her memories.
She looked like she was in a place where there was so much warmth.
That alone made Lexion very satisfied.
When Elena subconsciously smiled in a space that had her feeling nostalgic, it made his heart warm.
While he continued looking at her back, Elena had a sudden thought.
‘It’s been a long time since I came to this place. Should I sleep here?’
Lexion, the new owner of the estate, seemed to wish that she should stay a little longer.
“Lexion, may I sleep here tonight?”
Lexion was embarrassed for a moment by Elena’s question.
Her words were innocent, but they approached him like it was a great threat.
Instantaneously, Lexion felt hot that he stopped breathing for a second and stared blankly at her.
“Lexion?”
She called out to him, but he did not respond.
Then, Lexion’s pupils shook violently.
Only then did Elena realize.
“Uh, I said something strange.”
When Elena’s face became stained with embarrassment, Lexion came to his senses.
“No, no. It’s my fault. Because I misunderstood. Elena is free to stay in the Halos mansion as long as she wants.”
Lexion sincerely conveyed as he took the bewildered Elena’s hand.
The heat transmitted through her hands was scorching hot like it was on fire.
“Ah.”
Recognizing that fact, both hands fell at the same time.
“Okay, then I’ll go out. Have a good rest, Elena.”
Lexion hurried out of the room without making eye contact with her.
Elena, who was left alone, lost strength in her legs and sat down, covering her flushed cheeks with both hands.
Her heart was beating so fast like it was about to explode.
‘I-I’m going crazy.’
Where did her confidence come from when she directly asked if she could sleep here tonight?
Drunk by old memories, she came into the tiger’s den with her own feet.
‘Should I have said instead that I needed to return to the Magic Tower right away?’
If she told it like that, Lexion would probably not hold her hand.
‘Instead, his shoulders will slump forward and make a puppy-like face.’
It wasn’t difficult to imagine that.
In the end, Elena gave up the idea and decided to stay at the Halos for a day.
*****
“Miss, I think your skin has become smoother.”
“Really?”
“Yes! When you were young, you were very skinny, but now it’s more supple.”
Elena smiled at Rossi’s words.
She was now prepping before dinner, with the maids serving her while she took her bath.
However, she wasn’t used to being served by the maids.
Even when she previously stayed at the Halos manor, she was only served when she really needed it. Naturally, she didn’t receive this kind of privilege after she entered the tower.
So it was a little uncomfortable.
Fortunately, the maids that Lexion assigned to Elena were the ones who took care of her when she was young, so she was able to endure it.
After a long time, Elena was able to rest comfortably, thanks to the skilled touch of the maids.
After her bath and full body massage, she overall felt refreshed.
Relaxed, Elena comfortably complied with the busy hands of the maids.
In the meantime, Rossi and the maids diligently dressed her.
Lexion had prepared beforehand a dress so Elena could have a pleasant stay in the mansion whenever she was there.
The maids donned her a pale yellow dress. At the same time, they trimmed her hair.
When they combed her thick, wavy hair, Elena’s intrinsic beauty flowed out.
And when the maids were going to put makeup on her.
Elena refused.
“After dinner, I don’t have any special occasion that I needed to attend, so you don’t need to put on too much makeup.”
While living in the tower, she wore minimal makeup.
There were days when Elena did it. But those cases were rare.
Although she refuses it, most of the ladies from noble families wore heavy makeup.
She hadn’t done it for a long time, so she felt uneasy.
The maids were very regretful. But once they realized the state of her skin, they didn’t press further.
Elena went to the edge of her bed and sat down.
Grateful for the massage, Elena felt revitalized.
She wanted to lie down, but she knew she couldn’t.
Not long after, the butler announced that dinner was ready.
****
When she followed the butler into the dining room, she found Lexion sitting in the head seat.
Noticing Elena’s arrival, he rose to his feet and escorted her.
Once Lexion situated her in her chair, he returned to his seat.
“Thanks.”
Elena quietly gave her thanks as she settled down.
The food served on the table was plentiful.
Meals at the Halos have always been luxurious. But when the owners were present, the dishes were more sumptuous.
With Lexion here, today’s meal seemed to be that way.
Elena smiled and took a sip of the soup.
When the savory and soft cream touched her tastebuds, it felt like her whole body was melting.
While she was savoring the soup, Lexion was busy moving.
He picked up the empty plate in front of him and carefully put the main dish and side dishes.
And naturally gave it to Elena.
“You should eat some more.”
Not mentioning the gentle way he said those words, Elena – who was obsessed with the soup – was a little perplexed.
She thanked Lexion and picked up the food on the plate with a fork.
‘This is the first time since the last time we ate together.’
Before Elena entered the Magic Tower, she would often eat with Lexion.
At that time, Lexion was much younger.
That’s why Elena felt strange.
‘Time passes too fast.’
Elena glanced at Lexion and continued eating.
‘He used to sit across from me.’
It was amazing to see a dignified Lexion eating his meal.
Elena knew that he was going to be the head of the family since she had read it in the original story. Nevertheless, seeing him in the head seat gave her a more genuine feeling.
Elena continued with her meal while she watched Lexion from time to time.
****
Mealtime ended quickly.
Elena was supposed to sleep for the night, so she headed straight to her room.
Meanwhile, Lexion went to the office to see if there was still work to be done.
Elena entered the room and changed into the pajamas the maids had prepared.
But the nightwear looked like…
‘Isn’t this too naughty?’
It was a knee-length slip, and the material was soft and thin.
‘The lightness of this feels nice.’
Elena’s cheeks turned red as she looked in the mirror.
Her body could be seen a bit through from the slip.
There was no pressing issue since the slip only became partially see-through when worn to the body. But Elena still found it embarrassing because this was the first time she tried this kind of clothing.
And at that moment.
“Elena, I got a letter from my father…”
The door was suddenly opened and Elena heard someone walk in.
As she turned her head in surprise, Lexion was looking at her with his eyes wide open.
Lexion’s face heated up in an instant.
Then he abruptly turned around.
“Sorry. I came in without knocking. I will leave this letter behind.”
Lexion put the letter down on the floor and ran out of Elena’s room.
The face of the abandoned Elena was as red as Lexion’s.
****
“Hah…”
Lexion took a deep breath and calmed his trembling heart.
As soon as he ran out of Elena’s room, he walked down the empty hallway and sat against the wall.
‘Elena….’
The figure of Elena from a while ago was clearly engraved in his mind.
He recalled the startled look on her face when he unexpectedly walked into her room. She was wearing a thin slip.
He only saw her for a brief moment, but he didn’t see anything that he shouldn’t.
But because he had never seen her like that before, heat spread through his body in an instant.
Just by looking at those immaculate arms and legs of hers, Lexion’s head felt like it was going to explode.
‘At that moment….’
Lexion washed his face dry.
‘I almost hugged her.’
If he hadn’t been holding that letter, he would have hugged her.
And maybe kissed her.
And…
Lexion, who continued to think about it, shook his head.
He had no intention of doing anything dishonest without Elena’s consent.
Thankfully, his legs immediately carried him straight out of the room.
Chapter 51
Elena followed Lexion while dinner was being prepared.
And to where he took her…
“Here….”
It was the room where Elena stayed until before she left the mansion.
The same room where she did her experiments and research for years.
Although she already left, the pieces of furniture in the room did not change.
Time passed, but it was only slightly felt since everything was almost the same as those yesteryears.
“Wow. How is it that nothing has changed?”
“I instructed the maids to manage your old room. Sadly, it wasn’t maintained that well for quite some time. But still, it won’t be much different from before.”
“This is good enough.”
Elena smiled at Lexion and looked carefully inside the room.
Vague memories flashed in her blue eyes.
Those moments when she did her experiments; the times when she chatted with Jane and Lexion; the image of the young Lexion running through the door, etc.
The figure at that time was as good as it was drawn in front of her.
Meanwhile, Lexion was staring at her while she was immersed in her memories.
She looked like she was in a place where there was so much warmth.
That alone made Lexion very satisfied.
When Elena subconsciously smiled in a space that had her feeling nostalgic, it made his heart warm.
While he continued looking at her back, Elena had a sudden thought.
‘It’s been a long time since I came to this place. Should I sleep here?’
Lexion, the new owner of the estate, seemed to wish that she should stay a little longer.
“Lexion, may I sleep here tonight?”
Lexion was embarrassed for a moment by Elena’s question.
Her words were innocent, but they approached him like it was a great threat.
Instantaneously, Lexion felt hot that he stopped breathing for a second and stared blankly at her.
“Lexion?”
She called out to him, but he did not respond.
Then, Lexion’s pupils shook violently.
Only then did Elena realize.
“Uh, I said something strange.”
When Elena’s face became stained with embarrassment, Lexion came to his senses.
“No, no. It’s my fault. Because I misunderstood. Elena is free to stay in the Halos mansion as long as she wants.”
Lexion sincerely conveyed as he took the bewildered Elena’s hand.
The heat transmitted through her hands was scorching hot like it was on fire.
“Ah.”
Recognizing that fact, both hands fell at the same time.
“Okay, then I’ll go out. Have a good rest, Elena.”
Lexion hurried out of the room without making eye contact with her.
Elena, who was left alone, lost strength in her legs and sat down, covering her flushed cheeks with both hands.
Her heart was beating so fast like it was about to explode.
‘I-I’m going crazy.’
Where did her confidence come from when she directly asked if she could sleep here tonight?
Drunk by old memories, she came into the tiger’s den with her own feet.
‘Should I have said instead that I needed to return to the Magic Tower right away?’
If she told it like that, Lexion would probably not hold her hand.
‘Instead, his shoulders will slump forward and make a puppy-like face.’
It wasn’t difficult to imagine that.
In the end, Elena gave up the idea and decided to stay at the Halos for a day.
*****
“Miss, I think your skin has become smoother.”
“Really?”
“Yes! When you were young, you were very skinny, but now it’s more supple.”
Elena smiled at Rossi’s words.
She was now prepping before dinner, with the maids serving her while she took her bath.
However, she wasn’t used to being served by the maids.
Even when she previously stayed at the Halos manor, she was only served when she really needed it. Naturally, she didn’t receive this kind of privilege after she entered the tower.
So it was a little uncomfortable.
Fortunately, the maids that Lexion assigned to Elena were the ones who took care of her when she was young, so she was able to endure it.
After a long time, Elena was able to rest comfortably, thanks to the skilled touch of the maids.
After her bath and full body massage, she overall felt refreshed.
Relaxed, Elena comfortably complied with the busy hands of the maids.
In the meantime, Rossi and the maids diligently dressed her.
Lexion had prepared beforehand a dress so Elena could have a pleasant stay in the mansion whenever she was there.
The maids donned her a pale yellow dress. At the same time, they trimmed her hair.
When they combed her thick, wavy hair, Elena’s intrinsic beauty flowed out.
And when the maids were going to put makeup on her.
Elena refused.
“After dinner, I don’t have any special occasion that I needed to attend, so you don’t need to put on too much makeup.”
While living in the tower, she wore minimal makeup.
There were days when Elena did it. But those cases were rare.
Although she refuses it, most of the ladies from noble families wore heavy makeup.
She hadn’t done it for a long time, so she felt uneasy.
The maids were very regretful. But once they realized the state of her skin, they didn’t press further.
Elena went to the edge of her bed and sat down.
Grateful for the massage, Elena felt revitalized.
She wanted to lie down, but she knew she couldn’t.
Not long after, the butler announced that dinner was ready.
****
When she followed the butler into the dining room, she found Lexion sitting in the head seat.
Noticing Elena’s arrival, he rose to his feet and escorted her.
Once Lexion situated her in her chair, he returned to his seat.
“Thanks.”
Elena quietly gave her thanks as she settled down.
The food served on the table was plentiful.
Meals at the Halos have always been luxurious. But when the owners were present, the dishes were more sumptuous.
With Lexion here, today’s meal seemed to be that way.
Elena smiled and took a sip of the soup.
When the savory and soft cream touched her tastebuds, it felt like her whole body was melting.
While she was savoring the soup, Lexion was busy moving.
He picked up the empty plate in front of him and carefully put the main dish and side dishes.
And naturally gave it to Elena.
“You should eat some more.”
Not mentioning the gentle way he said those words, Elena – who was obsessed with the soup – was a little perplexed.
She thanked Lexion and picked up the food on the plate with a fork.
‘This is the first time since the last time we ate together.’
Before Elena entered the Magic Tower, she would often eat with Lexion.
At that time, Lexion was much younger.
That’s why Elena felt strange.
‘Time passes too fast.’
Elena glanced at Lexion and continued eating.
‘He used to sit across from me.’
It was amazing to see a dignified Lexion eating his meal.
Elena knew that he was going to be the head of the family since she had read it in the original story. Nevertheless, seeing him in the head seat gave her a more genuine feeling.
Elena continued with her meal while she watched Lexion from time to time.
****
Mealtime ended quickly.
Elena was supposed to sleep for the night, so she headed straight to her room.
Meanwhile, Lexion went to the office to see if there was still work to be done.
Elena entered the room and changed into the pajamas the maids had prepared.
But the nightwear looked like…
‘Isn’t this too naughty?’
It was a knee-length slip, and the material was soft and thin.
‘The lightness of this feels nice.’
Elena’s cheeks turned red as she looked in the mirror.
Her body could be seen a bit through from the slip.
There was no pressing issue since the slip only became partially see-through when worn to the body. But Elena still found it embarrassing because this was the first time she tried this kind of clothing.
And at that moment.
“Elena, I got a letter from my father…”
The door was suddenly opened and Elena heard someone walk in.
As she turned her head in surprise, Lexion was looking at her with his eyes wide open.
Lexion’s face heated up in an instant.
Then he abruptly turned around.
“Sorry. I came in without knocking. I will leave this letter behind.”
Lexion put the letter down on the floor and ran out of Elena’s room.
The face of the abandoned Elena was as red as Lexion’s.
****
“Hah…”
Lexion took a deep breath and calmed his trembling heart.
As soon as he ran out of Elena’s room, he walked down the empty hallway and sat against the wall.
‘Elena….’
The figure of Elena from a while ago was clearly engraved in his mind.
He recalled the startled look on her face when he unexpectedly walked into her room. She was wearing a thin slip.
He only saw her for a brief moment, but he didn’t see anything that he shouldn’t.
But because he had never seen her like that before, heat spread through his body in an instant.
Just by looking at those immaculate arms and legs of hers, Lexion’s head felt like it was going to explode.
‘At that moment….’
Lexion washed his face dry.
‘I almost hugged her.’
If he hadn’t been holding that letter, he would have hugged her.
And maybe kissed her.
And…
Lexion, who continued to think about it, shook his head.
He had no intention of doing anything dishonest without Elena’s consent.
Thankfully, his legs immediately carried him straight out of the room.
