Chapter 29

　　At night, I finally plucked up the courage and went to Pedro's study. I didn't know where else I could find him.

　　Fortunately, Pedro was in the study. When he saw me, he was surprised. After all, it was the first time I came to him. He let me in.

　　I saw a pile of documents, a bottle of wine, and a glass on the desk. The bottle of wine was half empty.

　　Pedro seemed to be tired. I thought I saw stubble on his jaw, but I wasn't sure. Only the lamb on the desk was turned on. It was dim in the room, and I couldn't see his face clearly from a distance.

　　"What's the matter? "he asked. His voice was a little hoarse.

　　"I..." I suddenly stammered.

　　"I came to thank you."

　　"For what?" Pedro tilted his head.

　　"For ... helping solve the rumor in the school." My face turned red. I hadn't talked to him like this before. I hoped the room was dark enough so that he wouldn't see my face.

　　"Oh. It's not a big deal," Pedro said quickly. "After all, you're my woman."