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.

that she saw

"Trenton, Lela seems

Trenton asked, "What's wrong?"

Lela had told her, Scarlett 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

even wanted to

rubbed Scarlett's head

had the heart to care for others, which was a good sign. "Let's give them some space," Trenton

the steps outside the library, her big eyes staring intently at Lela inside. Trenton sighed inwardly and had no choice but to

of hair on Scarlett's round

well, she's still

up to Lela, knelt on one knee, cupped her small face in his hands, gently lifted it, and softly asked,

raised her head, her slightly upturned eyes tinged with red. At this moment, she looked both pure and alluring, with a hint of vulnerability. Sylvester hadn't seen such a fragile Lela in a long time. A bloodthirsty fierceness flashed in his eyes as he said,

Sylvester's face into her mind before uttering, "Sylvester." She

soft cheek with his thumb, feeling heartbroken.