"What's got you frowning? Isn't the pay I give you enough?"
Upon hearing that familiar voice, Shion's face tensed. She quickly turned toward the sound and saw the person she had missed the most—Nolan.
"Master!" she exclaimed, her eyes sparkling with joy.
Without hesitation, she ran toward him, arms wide open. Each step seemed to make her chest bounce with an almost teasing rhythm.
When she was only a meter away, ready to leap into his arms, Nolan reached out and pressed his palm against her face.
"Don't come near me," he ordered, his tone laced with disgust.
"Ughh! I want to hug you! I missed you so much!"
Shion struggled to move forward, but her strength was clearly no match for his. Her cheek pressed against Nolan's hand made her look irresistibly cute.
Yet Nolan had no intention of letting her go, holding her firmly in place.
But Shion didn't give up. Determined, she pushed forward with all her might until Nolan finally gave in.
