Chapter 607: Chapter 607

Reiko Onodera's eyelashes trembled slightly, as if countless words were about to spill from her lips, but just as she was about to speak, she gently bit her lower lip, turning it into a soft sigh:

"Haruka, perhaps I should take Rika and the others and leave for a while."

"How can that be okay, Sister Reiko? If you leave, what am I supposed to do?"

Haruka Yuzan held her hand, eyes filled with deep affection and reluctance.

Sister Reiko was the one who had accompanied him the longest, apart from Roast Meat.

From the beginning, when he and a cat lived alone in the villa, to later, when Sister Reiko moved in, life gradually improved.

In terms of food, clothing, and shelter, her care was meticulous.

If Sister Reiko were to leave because of this, Haruka Yuzan couldn't accept it under any circumstances.

Tears suddenly welled up in Reiko Onodera's eyes.

Being naturally sensitive, Reiko's guilt and her twisted love for Haruka left her at a loss about what to do.

Should she just leave... But truly leaving Haruka, she couldn't bear it in her heart.

Or perhaps, to truly love someone is to learn to let go?

Seeing the still endearing beauty, Haruka Yuzan felt a slight pain in his heart.

"It's all my fault, Sister Reiko."

He reached out and gently embraced the lady.

Reiko Onodera's gentle, graceful body was held in his arms, the feelings of reluctance grew stronger, but... was she really still suitable for this position?

"Sister Reiko, leave it to me, alright?"

Haruka Yuzan consoled her, "Sister Reiko, why don't you go pack up, and we'll go abroad tomorrow."

Reiko Onodera murmured softly.

Haruka Yuzan patted her shoulder: "Alright then, Sister Reiko, I'll go in and be with Yumeko, and I'd like sukiyaki for lunch, can I ask you to make that for me?"

Reiko Onodera had just raised her eyes when Haruka Yuzan was already walking back into the house.

She opened her mouth but ultimately couldn't say a word.

"Gurgle, gurgle, gurgle..."

The sukiyaki was steaming, and a group of people sat around eating.

Mariko Akiyama had returned from dropping off Little Rika in the morning and noticed the atmosphere was slightly off, but she said nothing.

The others were similar, glancing at Haruka with words left unsaid, except for... Misaki.

The girl with twin ponytails had already mixed the sterile egg evenly, the yolk glistening. As soon as the beef was ready, she immediately reached out with her chopsticks, wrapped the beef slices in the egg liquid, and put them in her mouth, her eyes lighting up instantly:

"Wow—it's melting in the mouth! Even tastier than last time at the izakaya!"

"You all hurry up and eat! This Wagyu is top-notch!"

"I'll eat, I'll eat, I'll eat, eat, eat, eat, eat, eat, eat!"

"Roast Meat, you're a big fat cat, you should diet, I'll just eat your portion for you!"

A few words from the female little devil instantly lifted the mood at the dining table.

The pure and carefree behavior affected everyone, at least it brought a brief relaxation.

"Yes, everyone should eat quickly. If there isn't enough rice, I'll get some more for you."

Arisugawa Hoshina quickly spoke, the little delinquent girl bustling about to get rice for others.

Reiko Onodera still had a layer of faint worry on her brow, but just then, a small hand appeared on the back of her hand.

Chiba Shimizu's cold gaze showed a trace of warmth: "Sister Reiko, it's hard work for you to cook lunch today, you should eat more."

The girl's voice was like a spring, soothing Reiko Onodera's anxious heart.

"Alright, everyone should eat more."

Seeing the atmosphere return to normal, Haruka Yuzan couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief. The most update n0vels are published on Novᴇl_Fire(.)net

It's good that it's back to normal.

He threw Misaki Saki a look of appreciation.

For the first time, he found this mischievous female little devil so useful.

"Yumeko, you should eat more."

"Try this carrot, it's from our backyard."

"The noodles are also delicious."

"You didn't eat much this morning, you must be very hungry now."

All of Haruka Yuzan's attention was on Otome Mizuko.

The lady had completely shed her once glorious and fierce demeanor, now left with only a gray fragility.

It made people feel even more heartbroken to see.

Chiba Shimizu ate her rice indifferently, after the meal, she wiped her mouth, her distant and cold gaze fell on Otome Mizuko.

No words, no fluctuations, no emotions.

And Otome Mizuko also seemed as if she hadn't noticed Chiba's gaze, saying nothing, doing nothing, merely eating silently.

As the meal concluded, Haruka Yuzan wiped his mouth and then announced the detailed plan:

"There shouldn't be any questions about our trip abroad, right?"

Before others could speak, Misaki raised her little hand: "I have no objections! Both hands and feet are in favor!"

When it comes to having fun, the female little devil couldn't be happier.

Seeing such a youthful, innocent face almost criminally adorable, Haruka Yuzan smiled.

"I have no objections either."

Arisugawa Hoshina nodded.

Chiba Shimizu didn't speak, but Haruka saw the answer in her cool gaze.

Reiko Onodera looked around, hesitated, but eventually nodded.

Seeing this, Haruka Yuzan breathed a sigh of relief:

"Since everyone is willing to go to France, we'll depart tomorrow. Today, let's get everything packed and arrange the transition at the café."

After saying that, he considered for a moment: "Let's have Rika come too, primary school work isn't too heavy, so let's apply for some leave from school."

Mariko Akiyama was about to say: she and Rika wouldn't go, but hearing Haruka's arrangement, she had no choice but to comply.

Their generation was like that, once the man of the household made a decision, the women couldn't protest.

After everything was arranged, Haruka Yuzan took Otome Mizuko to bask in the sun in the front yard.

The doctor had said that taking her out often would be good for both physical and mental recovery.

Misaki took Roast Meat to the backyard pond to feed the fish, and Arisugawa Hoshina went upstairs to pack her luggage.

Chiba Shimizu, on the other hand, was in the kitchen with Reiko Onodera, cleaning up the dishes.

Reiko Onodera was absent-minded, the plate in her hand already clean, but the water continued to flow over it repeatedly.

Chiba Shimizu reminded her.

Reiko Onodera came back to her senses.

"Oh, oh, sorry, Shimizu."

She handed the cleaned plate to her, Chiba Shimizu took it and silently wiped it.

Reiko Onodera looked at the cool young girl in front of her, hesitated for a moment, and then slowly began to speak:

"Shimizu, do you... do you think I should leave?"