"Why Nox, of all people?"

“That guy...”

Nox’s behavior toward Cherry was different from how he treated everyone else. It didn’t feel like mere gratitude for her saving his life or for being the owner of Happy House. There was something more to it.

“Does Cherry realize it?” Ethan’s gaze cooled as his thoughts spiraled.

Nox had no combat skills, no natural strength. If something happened to Cherry while she was out with someone like him...

Of course, Cherry was more than capable—her strength was such that anyone facing her ought to be worried for their own safety. But still, Ethan couldn’t shake his unease.

Standing outside Cherry’s door, he hesitated. At that moment, Harrison spotted him and approached.

“Where do you think you’re going? Sir Ethan, you were supposed to stay confined here for the time being.”

Harrison moved to block him. Ethan glanced back at him, raising an eyebrow in annoyance.

“Cherry went to the village with Ludpercher,” Ethan said flatly.

“She mentioned wanting to check on the Elpinos herbs planted in the police station’s underground prison. She also planned to stop by the village bookstore to look for an herbal reference guide.”

Through his glasses, Harrison’s green eyes studied Ethan closely. Ethan sighed, rubbing his face with his hands.

“I should’ve gone with her,” Ethan muttered under his breath.

He felt a strong urge to simply take Cherry away—to ensure everyone’s safety, including hers.

“...Is that really why I want to take her away? For everyone’s safety?”@@novelbin@@

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