Chapter 81-Stepbrother Or A Sugar Daddy?
Helanie:
"Thank you so much for taking care of my needs all this time," I said, expressing my gratitude to the warrior as I bid him farewell. He had just dropped me off at the entrance of the academy. It was my first day in the hostel, and a mix of excitement and apprehension bubbled within me as I wondered who my roommates might be.
"It was a pleasure. Let me know if you ever need anything," he replied with a warm smile. His kind green eyes stood out, and I noticed the streaks of gray in his hair—likely a testament to years of hard work. He appeared to be in his late forties.
"I will, Mr. Henderson." The moment his name left my lips, he froze, his expression flickering between surprise and gratitude.
"You’re the first person to remember my name. Most people don’t bother," he said, visibly moved by the acknowledgement. It was actually like that. People like him and I appreciated smaller gestures.
"Best of luck," he added before walking away. Taking a deep breath, I turned to face the huge entrance.
The academy’s entrance loomed large, flanked by two identical buildings. I stepped inside to complete the formalities, clutching the signed paperwork I needed to submit. Around me, other students milled about, many wearing wristbands of different colors. I could barely see any red.
I entered the office and spotted Maximus, Norman, and Emmet managing the registration process. Or rather, Maximus and Norman were handling the paperwork, while Emmet stood behind them, holding a register with an air of disinterest.
The moment I stepped in, Maximus cleared his throat, and Norman’s attention shifted from the documents to me. Their reactions struck me as peculiar, almost as if they were concealing something.
Avoiding their curious gazes, I gave Emmet a polite nod. He responded with a sweet smile, immediately setting the register down to take a seat.
It felt oddly flattering. He had remained uninterested while others submitted their forms, but the moment I arrived, he chose to sit and relax.