"There's no need to worry or be afraid; I have no intention of hitting you."
Feeling the warm palm, the little girl instantly opened her eyes in disbelief.
As she raised her gaze slightly, her eyes met Leon's gentle expression, causing her face to flush with embarrassment.
"Sir... You... W-what are you doing?" She asked nervously, her voice trembling.
Never in her life had she imagined someone would gently rub her head, which made her feel incredibly embarrassed.
Leon smiled at her reaction and gently rubbed her dry hair once more. "Like I said, you don't have to worry. I never intended to hit or punish you at all," he reassured her.
Upon hearing this, the little girl looked at Leon in surprise, unable to believe him. Suddenly, the tears welling in her eyes spilled over and streamed down her cheeks.
