Their wariness for Ewaan, clouded their minds of what they're doing.
Lucien and Aeliana watched with smiles, sharing in the moment of reunion and relief. Seeing the content expression on the three girls, Lucien narrowed his eyes, a smirk playing on his face. "Oh-ho~"
As they let go of Ewaan, Maya suddenly slapped him straight in the face. Lucien's eyes widened, his brows furrowing in surprise. "Oh, oh!"
"Bastard! You promised you wouldn't do anything reckless, yet you did it anyway..." Maya's face was flushed, her eyes welling up with tears.
Ewaan didn't flinch at the slap. Instead, he gently patted Maya's head, his expression softening. "I'm safe and intact, standing right in front of you, aren't I? I won't do anything I'm unsure of..."