Happy Times and Moments of Farewell

"Are you feeling unwell, Professor?"

Luo Wei worriedly touched her forehead. "Should I give you a massage?"

Evelyn sat up, waving him off with a look of disdain. "No way! The moment you start, your hands will wander where they shouldn't!"

As she abruptly sat up, her ample chest swayed slightly with the movement. Luo Wei sneakily glanced in that direction, his expression tinged with regret.

"Fine, no massage then..."

Evelyn immediately saw through his lecherous thoughts and narrowed her eyes teasingly.

"Luo Wei? Do you really like my chest that much?"

Luo Wei nodded honestly, his gaze now openly fixed on the voluptuous curves beneath her loose loungewear, admiring them without shame.

Even in the oversized home clothes, the swell of her bust was unmistakable, the alluring silhouette sparking vivid imaginations of what lay beneath.

Evelyn hadn’t expected him to admit it so bluntly. She rolled her eyes in exasperation.

"Hah, you little pervert! I remember back when we first met, you were always sneaking peeks at my chest!"

"Wait, you knew?" Luo Wei stared at her. "I thought you were too busy dragging me around as your blood thrall back then."

"Your eyes were practically burning holes through me! Only an idiot wouldn’t notice!" Evelyn huffed, then leaned in with a mischievous grin. "Since you like them so much, do you want a closer look today?"

Luo Wei perked up instantly. "Yes! Absolutely!"

Evelyn giggled and whispered by his ear, "Not a chance!"

With that, she stood up, pretending to reach for her coat in the living room. "Mmm~ It’s getting late. I still have paperwork to finish. Let’s head out~"

But before she could take a single step, Luo Wei pinned her down onto the sofa.

"Trying to leave?" He glared at her fiercely. "You got me all worked up, and now you think you can just walk away?"

"Got you worked up?" Evelyn blinked in confusion. "Who did?"

"You’ll find out soon enough." Luo Wei smirked.

Evelyn studied him for a moment before realization dawned, her cheeks flushing pink.

She squirmed in his grip. "Luo Wei, you’re holding too tight... Ease up a little. I was just teasing... I’m not really leaving."

Luo Wei loosened his hold slightly, and Evelyn immediately sat up, rubbing her slender wrist with a pout.

"Honestly, what’s the rush? Did you really think I brought you here just to admire the lake outside...?"

"The lake’s got nothing on you, Professor." Luo Wei’s gaze burned into her, growing more intense by the second.

"Oh?" Evelyn’s face reddened further as she leaned in again, inhaling the scent of his neck. "You’re not so bad yourself, Luo Wei... Today, I finally get to devour you..."

Feeling the pulse of his veins and the rush of blood beneath his skin, her breathing grew uneven.

"Professor..."

Luo Wei suddenly had the distinct feeling she was about to take a literal bite out of him—this "devouring" might not be metaphorical.

And then she did.

Luo Wei winced, pressing a hand to the fresh mark on his neck, and shot her an annoyed look. Evelyn burst into laughter.

"I’ve wanted to do that for ages! Luo Wei, you have no idea how much self-control it takes for a vampire to resist such a delicious treat parading in front of her every day!"

Luo Wei snorted and lunged straight for his target. "Well, do you know how much self-control it takes when you strut around the manor without wearing anything underneath?!"

His voice muffled as his face sank into her soft curves, "Hah! Now it’s my turn to feast!"

Evelyn squirmed and giggled, rolling around with Luo Wei on the sofa in a playful tangle.

"Wait! Hold on!"

"We should shower first! I’ve been stuck reviewing ledgers all night—I’m all sweaty! Luo Wei! Are you even listening?!"

Luo Wei lifted his head and sniffed. "Sweaty? You smell amazing."

"Liar!" He buried his face again. "Carry on!"

"No!!"

Evelyn shoved him away with effort, pursing her lips. "Shower! First!"

Luo Wei, still burning with frustration, sighed in defeat. "Fine."

Evelyn grinned and stretched out her arms. "Professor’s too tired to walk. Carry me."

Obliging, Luo Wei scooped her up bridal-style, and Evelyn happily looped her arms around his neck, directing him.

"Upstairs~"

"Yep, last room on the right."

"Need to heat the water first~"

"Hey—wait! Why aren’t you leaving?"

Luo Wei smirked devilishly, and with a loud thud, he slammed the bathroom door shut behind them.

"Because we’re doing this together!!"

...

Happy times never last long. On a clear, sunny day during their second week at Thornflower Castle, Luo Wei bid farewell to Helena and the rest of the Abraham family.

"Helena..." Emily rushed over, hugging her tightly. "You have to come back and visit! It’ll be so boring here without you!"

Having finally found a kindred spirit her own "age" after so many years, Emily—now experiencing the pangs of separation for the first time in her long life—clung to her friend.

"Don’t worry! I’ll visit!" Helena grinned. "Besides, you can always come to Saint Callen too! You know where I live, right?"

"Oh..." Emily glanced hesitantly at her mother. "But Mother doesn’t let me leave the estate much..."

"Dummy!" Helena flicked her forehead, then nodded toward Evelyn. "Who’s in charge of your family now?"

"Oh!" Emily’s face brightened. "I can ask Sister Evelyn! She’d never say no. Hmm... Actually, she might even sneak out herself to see you all~"

Her gaze then slid to Luo Wei beside Helena, and she whispered mischievously, "Hope by next time, you’ve finally conquered your brother! Hehe!"

Helena’s cheeks flushed, but she answered without hesitation, "Obviously! Don’t underestimate me!"

Emily nodded approvingly, like a wise mentor. "Good! That’s the spirit. Don’t disappoint your teacher!"

While the two chattered away, Luo Wei exchanged parting words with Monica and Joe.

"So you’re using teleportation for the return trip? In that case, we won’t prepare a carriage," Monica said.

Joe stepped forward, regarding Luo Wei—a powerful ally with deep ties to their family—with respect. "We owe you for everything. The Abraham family is in your debt. Safe travels."

Luo Wei chuckled, eyeing the vampires gathered at the castle gates. "Who knows? We might call in that favor sooner than you think."

As they said their goodbyes, the Duchess suddenly fixed him with a piercing gaze and asked abruptly:

"That... Luo Wei, are you really sure you don’t have any brothers? Don’t get me wrong, I’m just curious..."

Luo Wei stared wordlessly at the Duchess, whose private life was notoriously scandalous. "No."

"Oh..." The Duchess finally sighed in disappointment.

Monica glanced at Luo Wei and nudged Evelyn lightly. "Aren’t you going to say anything? Your sweetheart is leaving, and you’re just standing there silent?"

"Everything that needed to be said has already been said..." Evelyn shook her head. "It’s not like he’s never coming back. What’s the point of making a fuss?"

Taking in her composed and indifferent expression, Monica smirked in disbelief, whispering teasingly, "That’s what your mouth says, but I bet your heart is already on the verge of shedding a few little tears~"

"Who said that!" Evelyn huffed, her face instantly adopting the dignified bearing of a noble matriarch.

Yet that facade crumbled the moment Luo Wei stepped forward and pulled her into an embrace.

"Teacher, I already miss you."

Holding her tightly, Luo Wei left Evelyn enveloped in the warmth of his arms. Her eyes shimmered faintly as she smiled, soft yet resigned.

"How embarrassing... with so many people watching..."

Luo Wei lifted his head and winked at her. "See you next time."

Reluctantly releasing him, Evelyn watched his retreating figure with a deep, lingering gaze.

"See you next time."

Luo Wei and Helena stepped into the teleportation array Tilis had prepared in advance. A ghostly blue magical glow flared to life around them.

[Chapter Four: The Vampire’s Feast]

[Quest Complete. Chapter Concluded.]