In Herbert's pupils, I saw my own bewildered expression, even my lips had become swollen.
Herbert sighed, "What a pity, today isn't the right day."
My cheeks flushed crimson as I remembered—it was my period.
Herbert held me tightly, burying his head into my chest, and only after lying on me for a long while did he get up. "Promise me you won’t put yourself in danger like that again, okay?"
I knew he was concerned about me, but a rebellious streak flared in my heart. 'Hmph, he is becoming more domineering, no longer the obedient man I could toy with at will! Sooner or later, I'll have to regain my ground!'
"Stay at home and wait for me to return. I need to go on a business trip in the next few days. As for Fritz's matter, you really don't need to worry about it." His brief reassurance
