69novels Chapter 88 Thieves and Robbers
Chapter 88 Thieves and Robbers
Chapter 88 Thieves and Robbers
For a while after Tuscalola's arrival, the library was much more peaceful than Baron had anticipated.
But this tranquility was not what Aaron had hoped for. He could always sense a discordant atmosphere, silently echoing throughout the library.
The plan to guide Tuscarola in mastering the Royal Language is progressing far slower than Yaron had anticipated.
To this day, Aaron has hardly had any effective communication with her.
The only useful information we obtained was Tuscarola's birthday and age.
She was also ten years old, and only nine days younger than Anne.
The plan to guide her in learning "The Knot of the Cloud Realm" will have to be postponed for the time being.
But right now, Aaron's concern isn't Tuscarola, but Anne.
After Tuscarola arrived, Anne only threw a tantrum on the first night, and then she didn't make a fuss or cause any trouble.
She neither refused nor directly agreed to the suggestion that she share a room with Tuscarola.
Aaron could only assume she had acquiesced, and from then on, Annie's bedroom became a girls' dormitory.
However, although Annie didn't say it, Ye Lun could sense that Annie was unwilling.
If Annie had gone back to her room to sleep first, nothing would have happened that night.
If Tuscarola goes first, Anne will climb into Aaron's bed and refuse to return to her own room.
Anne also intentionally avoids all contact with Tuscarola.
Aaron didn't want the people living here to harbor resentment towards each other.
He absolutely forbids any gaps or partitions among the people living here, otherwise the chilling atmosphere will freeze the entire library.
Yes! It's necessary to talk to Annie as soon as possible.
That day, Aaron found Anne:
"Annie, would you like a new dress?"
Anne's eyes immediately lit up: "Yes!"
"Then I'll give you some silver coins later, you can go to town and pick some."
"Thank you, Aaron, hehe."
Anne hugged Aaron's arm and rubbed her face against it.
"Bring Tuscarola along too, and pick out something for her as well."
Upon hearing this, Annie, who was being coquettish, froze instantly.
She released Aaron's hand and lowered her head:
"It's not like she can't go by herself, why does she insist that I take her—"
"She doesn't speak our language, so she can only rely on you for help."
"But...no!"
Why?
"Because I don't like her!"
When Aaron saw a few drops of water splash onto the floor, he felt as if his heart had been squeezed hard.
He crouched down and stared at Anne.
Anne's expression was extremely fierce and ugly. She seemed to be trying her best to hold back her tears, so she clenched her teeth.
But the tears, no matter how hard she tried, only cared about pursuing freedom.
Aaron couldn't help but frown and purse his lips.
He reached out to wipe away Annie's tears, but it only made the tears grow larger.
"Anne, why don't you like her? Is it because her eyes are green?"
Anne shook her head: "Aaron, you said that a responsible evaluation is based on understanding. I have no prejudice against her anymore."
"Then why?"
"Because she's a thief, a robber—"
"Thief? Robber?"
"That's right, they're thieves and robbers!"
Anne tugged at her clothes, screaming hysterically.
"I've been an unwanted girl since I was little. I have no father, no mother, no brothers or sisters, no family, and no friends. I have nothing. Nobody cares whether I live or die, and nobody cares whether I'm happy or not—"
"But, Aaron, only you have always been by my side! I feel so happy living with you in the library, so I think, even if I don't have any of those things, it doesn't matter, as long as I have you, that's enough."
"Aaron, do you understand? I've never had anything before, I only have you!"
"But that day, even though it was her first time appearing, even though it was only the first time you met, she was able to stay in the library and intrude into our lives. The first night, she slept with you."
"Aaron, she's a thief, she's a robber, she's trying to steal my life, she's trying to take away the only thing I have, you, Aaron! Isn't that enough to make me dislike her? Aaron, tell me!"
Anne seemed unable to control her emotions any longer and began to cry loudly, her face covered in tears, snot, and saliva.
Her cries echoed through the library; her sorrow seemed worthy of being encapsulated in a book, to rest forever on the bookshelf.
Aaron could only pull her to his side and carefully hold her in his arms.
He smiled and said as softly as possible:
"No one can steal your life, and no one can take me away. Annie, I am who I am, and I will never change. I'm happy to hear how important I am to you, but you must also understand that I cherish you just as much. My care for you will not change because of the sudden appearance or disappearance of others, Annie, you must understand this."
Anne continued to cry loudly, her tears seemingly never running dry.
Fortunately, Aaron's life has no end, so I can patiently accompany him.
Finally, Anne's sobs slowly turned into whimpers, and she managed to squeeze out two words:
"real?"
"real."
"Pinky promise?"
"Pinky promise!"
Anne took a step back and extended her little finger, and Aaron did the same.
Two fingers hooked together, and the two made a vow.
When Aaron heard Anne mention "a hundred years," he thought to himself, "Her demands aren't that high after all."
Anne sniffed hard, then wiped her dirty face with her sleeve. In an instant, she burst into laughter through her tears.
Aaron patted her head and said with a smile:
"Annie, are you able to get along well with Tuscarola now?"
Annie still shook her head: "No?"
Aaron frowned: "Why?"
"Not yet," Anne said. "She's younger than me, and I need to prepare myself mentally for a sister who suddenly appears."
Hearing this, Aaron finally felt relieved.
"Then—clothes?"
"I'm not going today."
Annie lifted her face, tilted her head, and smiled sweetly, her cute pigtails swaying in the breeze.
"I'll take her with me in a few days. After all, pretty dresses don't make legs grow longer."
Aaron nodded gently, watching with satisfaction as Annie walked into the room.
Looking at the several open books on the table, Aaron glanced at the titles and prepared to put them back in their place.
As Aaron entered the stairwell, he was surprised to find Tuscarola standing behind the wall.
She stood with her hands behind her back, staring down at the ground, idly kicking the wall behind her with her heels.
Tuscarola immediately noticed Aaron, turned her head, and met his gaze.
Aaron immediately realized that Tuscarola must have overheard his conversation with Anne.
Although she couldn't understand what they were talking about, she could definitely understand Anne's crying.
That's why she hid here and didn't go out—Aaron thought to himself, "She's such a sensible girl!"
Aaron couldn't help but reach out and pat her head.
Tuscarola instinctively shrank her neck and looked at Aaron with a confused expression.
Aaron looked at Scarola, a smile on his face, and then nodded vigorously.
Sometimes, communication between people doesn't always need to be done through language.
Aaron felt that he had definitely conveyed his message.
He saw Tuscarola smile as well, and Aaron nodded slightly.