Chapter 39

　　Araceli POV

　　Cold sweat oozed from my forehead, and I didn't dare to move.

　　At that moment, Valeria suddenly reached out and slapped him gently.

　　She was just a little girl, so the slap shouldn't hurt at all, but it still made a crisp sound.

　　Raphael's face became livid.

　　I shuddered slightly, hurriedly led Krish and headed out.

　　Raphael was also stunned.

　　He didn't expect Valeria to slap him at all.

　　I apologized as I opened the door, "Mr. Lancaster, I'm really sorry..."

　　As I spoke, I focused on Raphael's expression.

　　His face was getting colder and colder.

　　"Mr. Lancaster, I have to go now..."

　　I held Valeria, took Krish by hand, and headed out.

　　Valeria let go of my neck, looking self-conscious and apologetic.

　　I walked out of the courtyard and asked her, "Valeria, can you tell me why you came to Mr. Lancaster?"

　　I asked in a low and gentle voice.

　　She blinked in confusion, didn't s