The deal had not gone smoothly. Or rather, Phil did not trust Lu PingAn yet.
Whether it was Xiao Mu—who had woken up—or Eve, both clamored to play with their "big brother." But Phil, as the "eldest sister," overrode all objections.
It was not that she was refusing. She had also realized that she felt an inexplicable fondness for Lu PingAn, and it was precisely because of that feeling that she hesitated.
She needed more intelligence, more rational thought and analysis, before she could make a decision.
Having made it this far on her own, she had never been someone who handed her fate and future over to someone else.
A contract? As a high-ranking Pactbearer, how could she possibly trust a so-called contract, much less casually sign one with another Pactbearer?
She took Eve and left directly. She still needed to find some people and gather firsthand information. With that foolish little sister around, her safety would at least be assured.
"...Uh, I get it, but why are you back? And so soon?"
Lu PingAn had only been lying down to rest for less than an hour when knocking woke him up. This time, there were truly two "girls" at the door.
"Xiao Mu wants to play games! And have snacks! You said so." Little Girl's eyes sparkled. All traces of her earlier exhaustion had vanished, and she looked as though she had slept for over twelve hours—a little hellion about to be unleashed.
"You said I could come!" Eve looked utterly justified, and impatient besides.
Well, he had indeed promised them. Lu PingAn sighed helplessly, yawned, and opened the door for the two of them.
Then, obediently, he turned on the television, set up the game console, and brought them snacks. Lu PingAn sprawled on the bed, watching