Chapter 48

Sensing Jaelin's presence, Lionel raised his head and set down the pen in his hand.

"You're here?"

"H-hello, S-Senior."

Having run all the way to the library because she did not want to keep Lionel waiting, Jaelin's breathing was a mess.

Only after arriving before Lionel could Jaelin catch her ragged breath.

"Did you run here?"

"Y-yes."

"You could have come slowly."

"N-no. I just wanted to get here quickly."

At Jaelin's words, Lionel's eyes curved into crescents.

"You must be tired. Sit down quickly."

Lionel smiled and offered the seat across from where he sat.

Jaelin hesitated and perched on the edge of the seat Lionel offered.

It was a rather awkward posture.

She could not understand why Lionel had called her all the way here.

"Um, why did you ask me to come to the library?"

At Jaelin's words, Lionel crossed his arms and leaned his body slightly…