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For a moment, Richard's face became red, and he believed Adela was in front of him. He dropped his gaze as he said.
"No, it isn't like that. I don't want to disrespect you; I'm only concerned about your security. I would answer to my master and your daughter if something were to happen to you."
Richard hesitated a minute before speaking. He was conversing with the mother of his love. He had talked before with Veronica, but he had never been anxious. But now he was really eager to speak with Veronica.
Veronica lightly smiled at Richard. Richard's eyes widened when he noticed she was beaming brightly. The smile was really serene. Richard gave a mournful look for a brief period as memories of his mother flashed through his head. He spoke with a firm voice.
"And also, somehow, I felt the Lycan was targeting me from the beginning."
"What do you mean by that?" Veronica asked, with narrowed brows and an inquisitive tone.