Captivated by the Ruler of the Underworld

Chapter 288 She Trusts Sylvester.

Sylvester arrived at the library and was about to enter when the gamekeeper stopped him and said righteously, "You can't get in."

Not wanting to argue, Sylvester grabbed the disciple by the collar, hoisted him into the air, and hung him on a barbed hook outside the door. The disciple screamed in fear.

Sylvester knocked him out and walked in with long strides.

Upon entering, he saw Lela squatting by the bookshelf, curled up with her head buried in her knees, lost in thought.

Her small figure evoked a strong sense of pity.

Sylvester slowly walked towards Lela.

Scarlett, clutching a booklet, watched Lela with concern, clearly unsure of what to do.

large hand pulled her away that she

said, "Trenton, Lela seems

Trenton asked, "What's wrong?"

shook her head, then sighed and said, "It feels like she's endured a lot of suffering that ordinary people can't bear." Although Scarlett didn't know what Lela had gone through, she could clearly sense the strong helplessness

even wanted to hug

Scarlett's

heart to care for others, which was a good sign. "Let's give

who was worried about Lela, didn't leave but squatted on the steps outside the library, her big eyes staring intently at Lela inside. Trenton sighed inwardly and

swirl of hair on Scarlett's round head,

still a

up to Lela, knelt on one knee, cupped her small face in his hands,

with a hint of vulnerability. Sylvester hadn't seen such a

until imprinting every feature of Sylvester's face into her

with his thumb, feeling heartbroken. "Yes, I'm