Chapter 164: Headmaster's orders

Chapter 164: Headmaster's orders

It has been over two days since the disappearance of Laila. It was Serena who first noticed and informed the higher-ups of the school management about the girl.

The warden of the dorm also affirmed that Laila hadn't returned to her room the day before in the morning after she had that engagement-related conversation with Serena.

Serena initially thought that Laila would be depressed and must be roaming around the place even at night but her anxiety grew once she realized that someone like Laila who gets easily tired couldn't remain outdoors for this long.

Serena was drowned in the guilt of sharing something so heartbreaking with her senior and now her disappearance was something Serena was taking the blame for.

However, when the Headmaster and Laila's father heard Serena's statement regarding the matter, neither of them blamed the blond girl. In the first place, it would have been announced sooner or later that Seth was engaged to the princess and Serena so there was nothing to be repented by the latter.Visit no(v)eLb(i)n.com for the best novel reading experience

It was confirmed by the main entrance guards that Serena hadn't left the premises and the school barriers around the campus also signified that Laila's presence hadn't left the academy.

However, even after searching for her physically and magically, there were no traces of hers at all.

Rommen Alfred, Laila's father was undoubtedly extremely stressed about his daughter's whereabouts. Laila was not like Ciel or Anabelle who could freely leave the Academy or venture alone into the market without stressing over the security or such.

Laila has always been a nurtured and domestic kind of girl who barely left the house and even in the academy, she rarely left the premises. And all those times when she had to visit the market nearby, she always had some friends with her.

"Where my precious daughter could be... " Rommen sighed in stress and worry as the headmaster tried to console the man.

It was then when suddenly a soldier who had arrived with the Viscount rushed toward the people, "We have found something, my lord!"

Rommen's eyes widened slightly before he nodded toward the guard and told him to lead the way.

Serena along with some of her friends in which Ciel and Anabelle were also included rushed toward the site.

He openly flirted with her and enjoyed her shy expressions from time to time.

Lara, who had come to serve some tea and snacks for the two, was also elated by the development and patted herself inwardly for making this relationship a success.

"...so you indeed were shocked to hear about my engagement..." Seth grinned upon learning that, that day when he announced his engagement, Haruka was emotionally devasted all night long.

"Mou~ Don't tease me now... "Clenching her fist which rested over the table, Haruka complained but her heated blush gave away the grumpy facade.

Seth chuckled at that before he said, "Well, I wasn't intentionally trying to hurt you but in the end, everything worked out fine." As his words rolled down his tongue, his hand slowly made toward hers, caressing her softly, as their skin interacted.

Haruka's gaze lingered on his slow-moving thumb over the back of her hand before her eyes refocused on him.

Their proximity wasn't too far since the round table was small. Since Seth was already leaning slightly, their face was merely inches apart.

Haruka saw the desire in his eyes which she herself was experiencing. Her throat seemed dry and her lips lonely. She had never kissed someone yet the prospectus at the moment didn't sound bad....rather she wanted to be kissed by her beloved.

Seth noticed her eyes shutting slowly, which provided him assurance before he used his free hand to take off his glasses and leaned down a little more to have a taste of his first crush.

However...

"Young master! A soldier has arrived with Headmaster's direct order."

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