Contract Marriage: The Replacement Groom

65 Haircut

Inside Valen’s room…

The child just came out of the bathroom looking flushed. His milky white skin had red patches from the hotness of the water and his hair was dripping.

He had a white towel wrapped loosely around his waist.

Getting into his room, he was shocked to see Jeslyn sitting on his bed with a leg crossed and a maid standing beside the door with her head bowed.

“What are you doing here?” Valen asked, looking guarded.

“Relax, little plum…”

“Don’t call me that!” It sounds too girly. He thought.

Jeslyn chuckled and shrugged. “Little Plum, I’m here to apologize.” She smiled.

Valen furrowed his brows. ‘Apologize? When has Jeslyn ever apologized to him?’

The more Valen thought about it, the more he felt suspicious of her.

“You can leave now,” Valen said, not accepting or rejecting her apology.

“I should, but I can’t.” Jeslyn shook her head and got up.

With every step she takes towards Valen, he takes an equal step back.

think you are doing?” Valen asked, a little flustered.

you or dress you up. It’s

from me, don’t come close!”

Valen started to feel something he didn’t understand and for that,

I can anyway.” Jeslyn stretched a hand and forcefully yanked Valen towards

table.

me go!” Valen struggled

granted, Jeslyn picked up a pair of scissors and held it against Valen’s long

more time and I’ll cut your hair,” she

stiffened after that, giving Jeslyn enough time

soft. When made into a side

paid close attention to his hair because he never styled it. Except for the

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had his hair in a messy back swept, Valen always left his har tied in

the child’s features when they are always at

she subconsciously fisted the

go of my hair, Valen slapped her hand away with his

to save her. If not, his right hand would have done a lot more than just slapping her hand

after seeing him glaring at

this pair of scissors I’m holding, if you don’t allow me to do what I want, I’ll cut your hair. 1 believe you know I’m capable of that. After all, I’m your… stepmother” She winked while beaming Valen felt shivers at her smile. He somehow felt she was capable of doing so, besides, it’s just hair and not his

sat there unmoving while gritting his teeth. He would have protested but he

giving good-looking haircuts, which she had never done for anyone except

would be able to put

skin her.

full hair in the mirror, Valen felt a bitter taste in his throat. He loves to get a good haircut, but ever since that incident where he

the Country. According to Mulan, she had taken lots of guards along. On their