Crescent Moon Station.

Close to eleven at night, after finishing work at Adeline's, Felyn transferred at Crescent Moon Station.

Speaking of which, last time he'd encountered Viloti at Crescent Moon Station.

Felyn carefully looked around, confirming no Silafiel family crests appeared in the VIP room.

He sat on a bench, waiting for the train.

He felt Adeline was sinking deeper and deeper—she'd been a bit too intense today.

Even at night, Crescent Moon Station remained bustling.

People came and went on the platform, vendors' calls rising and falling.

"Daddy!"

The familiar twin-tailed little girl waved happily, emerging from the crowd.

"Lina, still selling things this late?"

Felyn embraced the little girl still selling popsicles at night, patting her head.

The merchandise rack's straps were somewhat old, rubbing against her patched clothes.

"Guess who I just saw!"

Lina bounced excitedly, placing both hands on Felyn's legs, unable to hide her excitement.

"Who could make Lina so happy?"

"Mommy, of course! I saw her!"

Mommy?

Daiyi?

"The pretty big sister with green eyes?"

"Mm-hmm! Mommy gave me a hundred crowns, saying it was a gift from daddy."

Felyn had indeed given Daiyi ten thousand crowns, though exchanged with her jewelry.

"She said I gave it?"

"Yes! Thank you, daddy! I'll take you to find her."

After speaking, Lina tightly gripped Felyn's index finger.

"Wait, Lina, I won't go."

According to the newly revised contract, his service to Daiyi was 24 hours, but the service scope was limited to his home, and Felyn's normal travel and work couldn't be disturbed.

Otherwise Felyn couldn't meet with other clients.

Going over now would just increase his workload.

Overtime? Not even dogs would do it.

"Did you and mommy have a fight?"

Lina showed visible disappointment, tightly gripping Felyn's clothes.

"Don't fight, okay? I, I'll give you a popsicle for free. Give it to mommy and she'll be happy."

After speaking, Lina opened her rack, her small hands selecting the most expensive one and handing it to Felyn.

Felyn fell silent.

People came and went on the platform, hurried footsteps and train roars interweaving.

Night wind blew with a hint of coolness, stirring the wind chimes on the platform canopy.

"Let's go. Since it's Lina's request, I have to agree."

Felyn held Lina in his arms, embracing her.

Lina pointed to the other side of the station. Felyn hadn't walked two steps before seeing Daiyi.

She was truly special.

That slender silhouette was particularly striking on the platform.

She wore a well-tailored long windbreaker, outlining an elegant contour.

Her presence was so strong that passing people couldn't help but look over.

"Mommy!"

Lina in his arms jumped down, running to Daiyi's side in two or three steps.

Daiyi turned around, revealing a fair, exquisite profile. Her pinned-up black hair made her appear even more noble.

She instinctively reached out to catch the rushing Lina, embracing her.

When Daiyi saw Felyn, those dark green eyes unconsciously avoided his gaze, her fingers instinctively smoothing the loose hair by her ears.

"Daddy bought you a popsicle. Daddy loves you so much!" Lina's innocent words made Daiyi's cheeks slightly heat.

Felyn had expected Daiyi to correct such addresses with her rational tone again.

But Daiyi didn't today.

Daiyi accepted Felyn's popsicle, crouched down, her face beside Lina's.

"Lina." Daiyi's voice was surprisingly gentle. "At night, have daddy bring warm things. It's getting colder now."

"Got it!"

Lina nodded seriously.

While saying this, Daiyi's gaze secretly glanced at Felyn, but hastily looked away when meeting his eyes.

Since that day she discovered Felyn had seen her notebook, Daiyi hadn't slept all night.

She'd thought about many things.

He would remember the temperature she liked for black tea.

Would silently prepare warm milk when she stayed up late.

Would find various ways to cheer her up when she was in a bad mood.

Those feelings suppressed by rationality seemed to find an opening, continuously flooding her heart.

These should have been just contract obligations.

But now, knowing Felyn had seen through her secret yet still hadn't left, that rational wall deeply enclosing her had cracks.

You can accept such feelings—he won't leave you because of your thoughts! her brain told Daiyi.

"Daddy, mommy, I'll go elsewhere now. You must be good and not fight!"

Watching Lina's bouncing departure, Daiyi secretly observed Felyn beside her.

The two standing side by side seeing off the child looked like a real married couple.

This thought made her heartbeat quicken further.

Daiyi suddenly remembered what Felyn had said that night.

"Since we're lovers, we should hold hands and solve all problems together."

This was the promise he'd given after knowing her secret.

His firm gaze and tone—was it really just because of the contract?

Daiyi found herself beginning to expect things she shouldn't expect.

Like, did he perhaps have even a little bit of... liking for her?

Felyn saw Adeline's shadow in Daiyi's eyes.

He was puzzled—had Adeline's expression somehow infected Daiyi through him?

This thing was actually contagious.

"Miss Daiyi, are you here to pick someone up?"

"Mm, someone my father sent is coming." Felyn's voice interrupted Daiyi's wild thoughts.

"I see."

Felyn didn't pursue the matter.

It wasn't service time now—providing basic smile service was sufficient.

"She's coming to check if we're really lovers."

"So soon?"

Felyn had thought there'd be at least a week's preparation time.

"Mm." Daiyi lowered her head, answering in an extremely small voice.

"My train's coming. I'll head back first. Miss Daiyi, take care of your health and don't catch cold."

Felyn turned to leave but felt someone tug his sleeve.

"Miss Daiyi?"

Not knowing where the courage came from, Daiyi's hand uncontrollably grabbed his sleeve.

"I..." She hid her chin in her collar, her voice very small. "Let's go back together."

After saying this, Daiyi felt her face instantly burn.

All the knowledge she'd learned in her lifetime floated through her mind, analyzing what motivated her behavior.

Finally, Daiyi reached a conclusion.

Right now, she just wanted to stay with him a little longer.

"But..."

Felyn hesitated somewhat.

"I know it's not service time now." Daiyi bit her lip and gathered courage to continue. "We're just going back together. I'll pay the fare, and you won't need to transfer..."

Her voice grew smaller and smaller, finally almost inaudible. But she still tightly gripped Felyn's sleeve, as if this could keep him.

Night wind blew, the platform wind chimes making crisp sounds. Amid the roar of the incoming train, Daiyi felt her heartbeat was so loud even he could hear it.

"If it's Miss Daiyi's request, I'm happy to accompany you." Under Daiyi's expectation, Felyn showed a smile.

It definitely wasn't because someone paid the fare so he didn't need to transfer.

What bastard could bear to let such a cute beautiful girl go home alone?!

"Mm..." Daiyi nodded but still didn't release Felyn's sleeve.

Tonight's wind was a bit strong.

He took a scarf from his bag and gently wrapped it around Daiyi's neck, "Now you won't catch cold."

Don't ask why he had a scarf in his bag despite it still being late summer—this was his professional pride.

The important thing wasn't the object, but the heart that kept the other person in mind.

Daiyi lowered her head, letting him tie the scarf for her.

She could smell Felyn's scent on the scarf, making her heartbeat accelerate again.

"Let's go." Felyn turned and walked ahead.

Daiyi followed behind him, watching his back, wishing this could continue forever.

2 AM.

Daiyi suddenly opened her eyes and threw off her covers.

She'd actually forgotten she went to the station to pick someone up!

"Bernice?! You're not still at the station, are you?" She urgently opened her communication seal, explaining what had happened tonight.

Crescent Moon Station.

Under moonlight, a slender figure leaned against the platform wall. Black and red highlighted short hair swayed gently in the night wind, the tips faintly gleaming with metallic luster.

The girl wore a loose white short-sleeved T-shirt with the collar casually knotted, revealing a small section of slender waist. Below was a high-waisted pleated short skirt, with black ankle-high Martin boots on her feet.

She'd been standing in the wind for over two hours.

"You friend-forgetting bad woman who only sees men."

She spoke to the communication seal, her voice calm without a trace of fluctuation.

(End of Chapter)