Rafael came to a halt in front of her.

He reached out, gently running his fingers through Eileen's hair, as if rewarding a well-behaved child.

Then he turned to the two children and said, "Have you both remembered what the madam said?"

Although Rafael was smiling, his presence exuded a powerful aura.

The two children nodded timidly.

"Very good, off you go and play," Rafael said.

The children dashed off as if propelled by wings.

Eileen also felt the urge to run, but her legs wouldn't budge.

And she felt a shameful longing for Rafael's touch.

She felt like she was losing her mind.

If it weren't for being in...