Becoming the Villain’s Family - Chapter 321
Chapter 321
Since they always traveled with Luca’s divine power, Elaina didn’t know the way herself. Even if she knew, she couldn’t imagine walking that distance.
“Here, take this.”
At that moment, Brian, as if he had expected her uncertainty, pulled an envelope from his pocket.
“What this?”
“I’ve put a teleportation scroll inside. Tear it, and you’ll be transported right in front of me.”
A teleportation scroll?
Elaina blinked in surprise. Carlin had always stressed that such precious items weren’t just given to anyone.
‘Given to just anyone?’
Was it not a big deal to give such a thing to someone he’d just met a few times? Had Carlin lied?
The truth was that the scrolls Carlin spoke of were for continent-wide travel and cost astronomical sums. The scroll Brian offered was relatively cheaper, being only for within the town.
Unaware of the cost difference due to distance, Elaina thought Brian had given her a scroll worth a whole mansion.
“Brian, money many?”
“Huh?”
“This expensive.”
“Ah… Did you know?”
Clearly thinking she wouldn’t know, he scratched his cheek in embarrassment.
“Well, I wasn’t trying to show off. You’re a precious friend, Ella. It’s worth it for you.”
A precious friend.
That moment, Elaina felt an overwhelming rush of emotion. It was the first time someone had acknowledged her as a friend!
Excited to reciprocate, she thought about giving something back.
‘Should I give him a jewel?’
She thought of the mountain of items piled up in her room’s dressing area and decided to generously share some with him.
“Great, give Brian gift too.”
“Really? I’m so happy.”
Ha ha, he he—
From a distance, Luca, who was watching the scene, clenched a thick branch so tightly it almost turned to dust in his hand.
Despite not hearing their whispered secrets, he could tell exactly what they were doing.
Why was he putting a ring on her finger? Why did he pull an envelope from his pocket to give to her?
‘Is that really what friends do?’
If there really was such a thing as friendship, Luca had none.
What schemes could this boy be pulling on their innocent Ella…
And considering the five-year age difference, Luca could very well dispose of him right now without a word of protest. It might be better to hear excuses from the grave.
Just as Luca was about to approach with a chilling expression.
“Luca!”
Elaina noticed him and ran to hug him tightly. If it hadn’t been for that, he might have gone through with his plan.
“Shall we go home?”
“Yes!”
Encouraged by her answer, Luca softened a bit. He patted her round head gently and asked,
“Did you say your last goodbyes properly?”
Last?
Elaina was so surprised, her eyes almost popped out.
“Today, last?”
“In two days we were supposed to return, remember?”
Come to think of it, that was the plan. To celebrate Luca’s birthday back at the Valentine estate.
But that would mean not using the teleportation scroll she was given or learning to make the flower rings…
As Brian caught Elaina’s gaze, he smiled and waved. The child glanced at the boy, hesitated, then wiggled her fingers and asked.
“Tomorrow?”
“Are you planning to see that bra… kid again tomorrow? To the very end?”
“…”
“I see. I thought I’d have you all to myself on the last day. I wanted to take you on exciting adventures and treat you to lots of tasty things…”
Luca’s voice trailed off more wistfully as his eyes drooped sadly.
Faced with the sullen Luca, Elaina found it hard to insist on meeting Brian again tomorrow. Was it really necessary to meet him secretly as Brian suggested?
“Ella.”
“…”
“Are you not going to tell Brother what you talked about with that bra… kid?”
“Mmm.”
“You can use your ability if it’s hard to say with words.”
Luca quickly withdrew from his usual stance against using her powers. Feeling uneasy, he licked his lips, and Elaina responded firmly.
“No.”
She didn’t like the idea. Then, as if holding a grand secret, she tucked the letter she received into her chest.
Elaina tried to fumble and hide the flower ring Brian had slipped on her finger from Luca’s view.
Well, it was hardly hidden at all.
Luca momentarily felt a rage so intense that he chuckled, his head feeling as if it was burning up.
But he took a deep breath and contained himself, reassuring himself that Elaina wouldn’t be meeting Brian again in her lifetime.
“I sleep alone.”
“…Alone?”
Both Aria and Lloyd froze momentarily at Elaina’s declaration.
“Why the sudden idea?”
“I big now. Luca sleep alone.”
“Hmm…”
Aria found herself in a difficult position.
Elaina had always instinctively held her hand, conveying her thoughts and feelings without needing to be asked. Aria had unknowingly grown accustomed to the convenience of her child’s abilities.
She couldn’t ask Elaina to use her powers if she didn’t want to, especially since it was Aria herself who had suggested that Elaina practice speaking without relying on her powers.
Aria realized just how convenient parenting had been for her, relying on Elaina’s abilities. She sighed deeply, acknowledging how much she had leaned on Elaina’s abilities whenever the child had wanted something.
“What is our Ella thinking?”
Aria lifted Elaina up, cradling her in her arms and patting her back, then silently sent a glance to Lloyd.
‘What should we do?’
Lloyd shook his head as if to say, ‘Not even if hell freezes over.’
‘Then you tell her no.’
Aria gestured with her chin.
“…Ella, you can’t sleep alone yet.”
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