Christina was still feeling a little scared because she knew it was someone in the manor who was trying to harm her.

Now that the danger was removed, but the real person behind it had not been caught. She was not really safe yet.

Emond turned around with a smile on his brow, "Are you sure?"

Christina nodded. She remembered the firm hug she had just received. His chest was warm, and it reassured her.

Perhaps she had made the mistake of lusting after this momentary warmth again.

There was a hint of ambiguity in the air, and Christina looked a little sheepish at his gaze and tried to withdraw...