His Darling Rogue |18+ (His Darling Series #3)

Chapter 14

'Oh my god... why is he here..?'

"Inesse... it's really you..!" He came toward her, looking very relieved.

Looking at the sight of his face full of mixed emotions, it looked like a very important wish of his was finally fulfilled

'Did he get possessed by a demon or something? Didn't he hate me?'

"I came as soon as I- Ah... Are the shackles too burdensome?" He asked, but Hennesse remained quiet.

'I'll pretend I don't know him.' Came her immediate thought.

She couldn't help but glance at the shackles. 'Right, the gem in the shackles glows when I lie... How do I get rid of it...'

"Hold on, I'll remove it for you." Devonne bent down on his knees to her level before removing the shackles on her wrists.

"There..." He softly smiled as he looked at her.

'Is he smiling?'

Her lips awkwardly parted at the sight of his gentle gesture.

'He would always frown whenever he saw me. So why is he acting like that?' She was very confused.

'Seriously...'

While Devonne was immersed staring at Hennesse, she on the other hand turned to look away, completely avoiding his gaze.

Hennesse didn't want to look at his face.

'Is he a creep? Why does he keep staring at me?'

"Ah..." He trailed. "Inesse, are you uncomfortable anywhere? Perhaps do you need anything? Just tell me, I'll prepare it-"

'I didn't know they give special treatments to suspected criminals.' Was what Hennesse thought.

But soon, she quickly sealed her lips in a thin line upon realization. Her words had accidentally slipped her mouth and was loudly heard by Devonne.

"Inesse... Don't say that. You're not a criminal..."

"By any chance, do I know you?" She spoke.

Devonne's expression sunk. His heart throbbed as her words repeated in his head.

"Inesse..." He quietly trailed.

"I know you are angry for what happened... But please don't say things like that..."

"...." Hennesse pretended she didn't hear him and remained silent.

"Are... A-are you still mad at me from what happened?"

'Is he even asking me that? Who wouldn't be?'

'Mad? I'm more than mad.'

"Though I know it is very belated, I want to ask for your forgiveness, Inesse... I fully understand that you are angry at me, but please allow me to make it all up to you..."

He looked and sounded genuine yet desperate.

Hennesse wore an innocent expression as she lightly tilted her head to the side. "Have we met before?" She asked again.

Devonne's heart sank even more at her words.

"Inesse..." He gently held her hand.

"I'm sorry for what I did... I tried finding you as soon as I found out the truth, but you suddenly..."

'...What truth?'

He swallowed a breath as he looked down, feeling regretful. "You suddenly disappeared..."