Darren's Plea

My head is filled with various bad prejudices. In the past, I felt calm because I thought everything would go easily if everyone was on my side. But, when I realized that many people were walking across from me, that's when I realized that I had a very big responsibility.

"Lea, are you thinking about something?" Grandpa asked to me.

"Ah...n-no Grandpa, I just-" I answered hesitantly or rather, I didn't know what to say to Grandpa.

"Are you worried about the fate of your brothers?"

"Umm...yes, that's how it is, no matter what, they have nothing to do with the problems that Grandma and their parents did."

"You're right, Lea. But, keeping them from staying will only hurt their feelings. Seeing their parents have to leave home for reasons they can't possibly tell them."

"Because of that, I beg you please don't send them away. You can give other punishments as long as-"

"That's impossible, Lea. But, because you tried so hard to ask. I will try to grant your wish. I will consider it again if that's what you want!"

"R-really?"

"Yes, I did it for you. If I changes my mind, it's their last chance."

"I understand, thank you Grandpa." I said with a sweet smile. I felt a little relieved and hoped that they didn't intend revenge and leak information about Pierre.

After dinner, Pierre and I left Grandpa's room because Grandpa had to rest. When my feet stepped towards my room, in the hallway, I could see Darren standing in front of my room door.

"Darren?"

"Lea, how was dinner? Is it finished?" Darren asked. He smiled kindly as usual, as if nothing had happened a while ago between me and his master.

"Yes, I have. Are you waiting for me?"

"Yeah, um..there's something I want to talk to you about!"

"Really? Then, just say it!"

"You know Lea, I don't want to lie to you. Actually, after what happened earlier I felt very embarrassed by my mother's attitude and what they said to you. I feel like they went too far, it really made me very disappointed."

"Forgive me."

"You don't need to apologize, Lea. This isn't your fault, not your fault at all."

"But I-"

"I already know what really happened, I know that grandma and my parents tried to harm grandpa and bully you into submitting to them, I know everything."

"Darren?"

"I accidentally overheard their conversation yesterday and it opened my eyes, it made me very hurt. Why could my parents be cruel like that? Even though from the start, I already knew that they were greedy people and what they wanted from grandfather was already visible. clear. They only want grandpa's treasure."

"So, you already know?"

"But at first I thought it was a natural thing. You know? Me, Stella, Caroline and Xavier were born and raised in luxury as a respectable Malverick family. I couldn't imagine living in different circumstances than I feel now. But, after I realized that I was not grandpa's biological grandson and did not inherit any Malverick blood at all, it made me feel very anxious. One day grandpa might hate us and kick us out of this house. Our lives would definitely be ruined-" said Darren. His eyes looked sad and it made me feel very guilty.

"Lea, they told me to tell you this because they know we have a good relationship. So, they want me to persuade you because they can't do it. But Lea, I know what my family has done is outrageous, it has even threatened your safety and also Grandpa. So, you don't need to forgive us and let us get the punishment we deserve."

I was silent, not knowing what to say to make this awkward atmosphere return to normal. In Darren's eyes, I could feel his sadness and disappointment. But, I don't want him to leave either. At least, having Darren around makes me feel like I have a good brother who really cares about me.

"Earlier, Grandpa told me that he wanted Grandma, Uncle and Aunt to leave this house. He looked very angry and it scared me. I couldn't do anything."

"Is it true?"

"Yes, I asked him to give them a chance and be able to punish them in another way without having to throw them out of the house. After that, Grandpa said he would consider it as his last chance."

"Is that so? Thank you, Lea. Even though I feel very embarrassed for you, I know that you won't let that happen. I owe you a debt of gratitude!"

"No need to thank me. Besides, I would feel lonely without you in this house."

"You're a very good girl, Lea." Hr said while rubbing my head.

"Hope grandpa changes his mind."

"Yes, hopefully."

***

I looked at Uncle Damien who was sitting in the driver's seat. When grandpa said that he knew what happened to me in the living room. Now that I think about it, there wasn't any of Grandpa's personal servants in that room, but how did he know?

"Miss Lea wants to say something?" Asked Uncle Damien who repeatedly glanced at the mirror above his head.

"Ah...yes, that-" I answered stuttering, Lucas who was sitting next to me immediately turned to me.

"If you wants to ask something, please just ask. I will answer everything I know!"

"That, about grandpa-"

"What's wrong with Grand Master?"

"I'm confused, why does grandpa know what happened to me and the members of the Malverick family in the main room?"

"You wants to know why?"

"Ah...yes of course, even though no one told him, but how did he know?"

"The house has CCTV cameras installed in almost every corner of the room, except for the bedroom, dining room and music room."

"I-is that so? So grandpa saw everything from CCTV? That's why he knows what happened?"

"Actually, not really, I'm sure the master doesn't always see CCTV footage in that house. Another acceptable reason, most likely because someone told him!"

"Is that so? I thought so, but who?" I asked confused. I'm sure there was no maid or anyone else in the room last night. So, how did grandpa know?

"You don't need to think about that, whoever tells your grandpa, it's not important. Because what is clear is that your grandpa already knows what happened to you and how they treated you," said Lucas.

"Lucas is right, Miss Lea. Actually, I could have told you what happened to you. However, I still restrained myself from doing so because I knew that there was Pierre who would protect you."

So that's what it looks like? I felt very strange because I was so afraid that grandpa would find out what happened at that time. It felt like I was trying to protect their actions when they were openly trying to attack me.

"Will everything be okay?"

"What do you mean?" Lucas asked.

"I keep thinking what if they leak information about Pierre to the scientists' union!"

"What are you worried about? Are you afraid they will tell the scientific union about Pierre's whereabouts? Don't you already know that the L-01 project is not new information for them, in fact they have already met him."

"Yes, but they don't know that there is antitorpilia in Pierre's body, right? If they knew, they would definitely-"

"No! I'm sure the Malverick family doesn't know about that, what they know is that Pierre was created to look after you, not to keep antitorpilia."

"You're right, but the question is. Doesn't anyone suspect that Pierre is hiding dangerous chemical weapons in his latest project? What if this secret is finally revealed?"

"That's why I'm telling you, as much as possible, don't involve Pierre in small problems that force him to use his strength. Because it would be hard to believe if an ordinary human had that kind of strength!"

"But actually, what terrible power does Pierre have?"

"I don't know either, unless we see for ourselves."

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