Psycho Lover Chapter 10: The Meaning of a Father

Chapter 10: The Meaning of a Father

[Knight Mansion – Nighttime]

Aria sits in her study, typing away on her laptop. The room is dimly lit, the glow of the screen reflecting in her cold eyes. Suddenly, there’s a soft knock on the door.

Aria Knight

*Without looking up* Come in.

The door creaks open, and tiny footsteps pad across the floor.

Aurora Walton

*Softly* Pretty lady…

Aria finally looks up. Aurora stands there in her pajamas, clutching a small teddy bear, eyes glistening.

Aria Knight

*Frowning* Little one? What’s wrong?

Aurora Walton

*Voice trembling* Some kids… they said mean things to me today.

Aria Knight

*Expression darkens* What did they say?

Aurora Walton

*Sniffles* They called me a b-bastard… said I don’t have a father…

Silence. Aria’s grip on her laptop tightens. Her entire aura shifts—cold, furious.

Aria Knight

*Calm but deadly* Who were they?

Aurora Walton

*Mumbling* I don’t know their names…

Aria Knight

*Softly, tilting Aurora’s chin* Did they hurt you?

Aurora Walton

*Shaking her head* No… just words… but it hurts here. *Touches her chest*

Aria inhales slowly, forcing down her rage. She gently lifts Aurora onto her lap, stroking her hair.

Aria Knight

*Whispering* No one—no one—gets to hurt you. I’ll handle it.

Aurora Walton

*Sleepy* Really?

Aria Knight

*Kissing her forehead* Really. Now sleep, little one.

Aurora snuggles into her, yawning. Aria holds her protectively, eyes dark with silent fury.

. .

[Next Morning – Royal Academy]

The air inside the principal’s office is thick with tension.

A few parents sit uncomfortably while their children—Aurora’s bullies—stand before them, looking pale.

Aria sits opposite them, one leg crossed over the other, an eerie calm on her face.

Aria Knight

*Voice cold* Let’s get to the point. Your children think they can insult my little one.

Parent 1: (Nervous) "Miss Knight, they’re just kids. They didn’t mean—"

Aria Knight

*Interrupts* Do I look like I care about their intentions?

Silence. The parents shift uncomfortably.

Aria Knight

*Leaning forward* Listen carefully. If anything like this happens again, your children will never set foot in this school—or any school I fund—ever again

Gasps. The parents exchange panicked looks.

Parent 2: (Desperate) "Miss Knight, please—"

Aria Knight

*Standing* I don’t repeat myself.

Without another word, she leaves, her presence leaving the room ice-cold.

. .

[Meanwhile – School Playground]

Aurora Walton

*Curiously* Lilly, what’s a father?