Older Brother - 2

I calmed my expression and subtly averted my gaze from Ruen, who was glaring at me.

*'When did she start listening?'*

Judging by her expression, she seemed to have heard quite a lot... Just as I was wondering how to appease her, Ruen took a step closer and spoke.

"Brother Damian. Did you want to hear “Older Brother” that badly?"

"No, it's not like that."

"If you really wanted to hear it, you should have told me. Why did you ask Lady Liana?"

"That... I'm sorry."

"I wasn't asking for an apology. But I'm a little hurt."

The word 'hurt' coming from Ruen, of all people, felt like a huge mental shock. I had no idea the word 'hurt' could be so powerful, and as I quickly racked my brain, Liana, who was standing behind me, awkwardly smiled and spoke to Ruen.

"It was just a small prank, Saintess. You don't have to worry too much."...