Volume 1 Chapter 26

Volume 1 + Chapter 26: Holy Maiden, Your Mother Is Mine Now

Vivian stared at Eve before her, completely frozen in place.

And Leah, who was hiding behind Eve listening to her words of support, couldn’t help but feel touched. From her birth until now, she had never felt such a sense of security.

Because of Eve’s protection, Leah, who would only instinctively lower her head in front of Vivian before, couldn’t help but straighten her back.

Although her tiny frame still cowered somewhat behind Eve, her gaze toward Vivian carried hints of pride and showing off.

Though Vivian couldn’t recognize Eve for a moment, Leah understood in her heart.

The mother who was once endlessly gentle to you is now mine!

Guess who has no one to love and care for now? Certainly not me, Leah!

“I… I see. Then congratulations… that’s good.”

Vivian changed from her usual sharp and harsh manner, and her gaze toward Leah unusually carried some evasiveness.

She looked Eve up and down again. Except for different hair and eye colors, and some slight changes in her face, the woman before her really looked like the mother she thought about day and night.

And her scent was also similar, it was as if she was standing before her again.

But… she had passed away 2 years ago.

“I have some matters to attend to, please excuse me.”

Vivian said with wandering eyes, very unnaturally. As soon as she finished speaking, before Eve and the others could respond, she left this place as if escaping.

Vivian ran all the way downstairs, and without realizing it, tears had already soaked her face.

Looking at Vivian’s departing figure, Leah finally let out a sigh of relief. She emerged from behind Eve and gave her a tight hug.

Leah very much enjoyed Eve’s soft touch, especially after seeing Vivian’s unnatural behavior, she liked it even more.

“Let’s go too, we need to hurry and deliver this letter of recommendation to the Academy Principal’s office.”

“Mm.”

Leah nodded very obediently, following Eve as they continued walking toward the 5th floor.

Arriving at the Academy Principal’s office, Eve didn’t even knock and directly pushed the door open.

The Church Academy’s Principal was a woman nearly in her 50s, with a slightly plump figure.

When Eve was still serving as the Church’s Cardinal Deacon before, she had dealt with her numerous times and knew very well what kind of person she was.

“Who are you? Why did you enter my office without knocking?”

The Principal wore small gold-rimmed glasses on her face that looked like a pancake, and she would unconsciously squint when looking at people.

She didn’t look at Eve first, but instead noticed Leah beside her.

“Leah? Why is it you? Where have you been these past few days? Do you know how worried the teachers at the academy have been about you?”

Because many students and the Holy Maiden herself had reported Leah’s truancy, the Principal had a deep impression of Leah.

After all, with the dragon-pride protagonist and Holy Maiden whispering in her ear, saying things like Leah should be expelled, or should be severely punished.

The Principal could say she had a deep impression of Leah before her.

“I…”

Leah, who had regained some confidence earlier, immediately softened when faced with the Principal’s aggressive gaze.

After all, the Church Academy’s Principal and the Holy Maiden were not on the same level of existence. Just that authoritative voice alone was enough to make Leah’s legs go weak.

“Principal, hello, I am Leah’s mother.”

“Mother?”

The Principal was slightly stunned. In her knowledge, Leah was an orphan without any family, and even entering the Church Academy to study was through student loans. Where did this mother come from?

“Nice to meet you, this is my business card. I’ve come this time regarding Leah’s matter. I heard that the academy has revoked her graduation rights, I’d like to ask if this is true?”

Eve handed over the business card specially made for her by Princess Alice, and upon seeing the card, the Principal was immediately shocked…