Chapter 58 – Time Mannequin (Part 1)
"What is this supposed to mean, Lune?" Jack asked flatly, his expression unreadable as he pulled himself away from her embrace.
"Hm? What do you mean, darling?~" she replied, her voice laced with mock innocence.
"You know what I'm talking about." His tone sharpened, cold and precise.
Lune chuckled softly, the sound rich and disarming, the kind of laugh that could melt even the iciest of hearts. Yet Jack remained unmoved, his expression as rigid as ever.
"Well, I did nothing wrong, Jack," she said with a playful shrug. "You were exhausted, so I gave you a helping hand. Nothing more, nothing less."
"Helping hand?" Jack's gaze narrowed, his suspicion clear.
"Mhm." She folded her arms beneath her chest, tilting her head as though scolding a stubborn child. "You needed sleep, so I gave you a place to rest. I couldn't let you doze off against some stone wall. You seemed to enjoy it, too… so no need to thank me."
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