Hazel promised Ranon that she wouldn't get him into trouble, especially with her problem. Therefore, it went without saying that she would handle the situation here.
It was not her intention to get him here, but it was inevitable, since those men would tattle to him. It was not like she could solve the problem here without their help.
In that case, sooner or later Ranon would learn about what happened.
"I can…"
Ranon cut her off sharply. He was evidently mad at her. "For God's sake, Hazel! Stay!"
"Okay." She was startled because this was the first time he raised his voice at her. She had gotten used to his soft side. She forgot that he could be this scary.
Ranon wiped his face roughly. He was upset to see how he made her fidget like this. It was not his intention.
"Have you eaten?"
"What?" Hazel was caught off guard when she heard this unexpected question, and Ranon repeated it again with a frown. "Not yet."
