As if expecting Elizabeth, Kierne's eyes were fixed on the door through which she entered.
"I walked too far."
Elisabeth responded with a voice that managed to calm down and she sat quietly.
Then, pretending nothing was wrong, I dunked the melon prosciutto with a fork and popped it into my mouth, but Kierne caught my hand.
His fingertips, which had cracked and wrinkled from being left in the running water for too long, were still cold. he asked, stroking the wrinkles in her fingers.
"What have you been doing to get your hands so red?"
"I was so sleepy I was reaching into the fountain."
I must have many things on my mind.
She shuddered at the meaningful words and lifted her head to meet his gaze. Blue eyes pierced Elizabeth as if they knew everything.
Do you know what I'm thinking? If he had known, he would have gotten rid of Abigail perched on his shoulder.
When she didn't say anything and just stared at him, he let out a smile.
"You put your hand in the water of the fountain when you have many thoughts."
Elizabeth smiled bitterly at the words of the person who made her think hard.
"It is not like this."
“What was it that bothered you so much? Are you curious?"
he asked, clasping their hands together and interlocking them. When Elizabeth looked around in surprise, fortunately Austin and James had disappeared and were nowhere to be seen.
Elizabeth's student betrayed her teacher's will and was visibly shocked. It was my hand that was caught, but my heart was pounding.
I don't know why he suddenly doesn't let go of my hand. And even with the soon-to-be-engaged part at his side.
"You're drunk?"
"absolutely."
Kiern chuckled softly as if she'd heard something funny.
Due to his sudden action, Elizabeth's gaze naturally turned to Abigail. He was afraid that she might wake up.
After a moment, Elizabeth's gaze moved slowly from Abigail's face to hers.
Like he said, he didn't look like a drunk at all. A large hand gently caressed Elizabeth's beautiful white hand.
It was a hand holding a sword, so when the rough flab touched it, the tips of the burst fingers felt pain.
Elizabeth was about to hold out her hand, but Kiern asked.
"Ellie, shouldn't I get engaged?"
"… … That?"
She stopped the hand that was trying to squeeze and looked at him blankly. He had a soft smile on his face and a soft smile on his face.
Do you know that smile always disarms you?
Elizabeth hesitated, unable to decide whether to do so willingly or not. A gust of wind blew through the open window, ruffling her hair.
It was around the time that I saw her dark hair fluttering in the wind as if in a state of fascination.
As if trying to wake up, Abigail closed her eyes and groaned. Startled by this, Elizabeth stuck out her hand and jumped up from her seat.
My heart started to pound. It was hard to deal with the look like someone who was caught doing something wrong. Abigail, who didn't see this, touched her throbbing hair and apologized a bit.
"Oh, I'm sorry. I drank too much and did rude things."
"No."
After Kiern made a light apology, Austin returned to the room just in time to help Abigail fix her hair.
"I will go. Why did you drink so much today? Then see you next time.
"Yeah."
Kierne smiled and waved goodbye, and Austin, Abigail, and James took turns.
Soon, only Kiern and Elizabeth were left in the glass garden. Elizabeth hesitated, unable to return or stay comfortably here.
The conversation ended abruptly, and she couldn't imagine what she would say next. I wish he had said something, but he didn't say anything.
Moments later, Kiern got up from the sofa and walked over to Elizabeth, who was standing uncomfortably.
His heart began to beat at an insane rate. My fingertips tingled. Elizabeth tried to erase her thoughts, smoothing the wrinkles in her fingers.
What the hell did he want with himself by asking that question?
Have you noticed my heart? If so, what should I do?
Elizabeth was nervous. I'm afraid he'll reject his heart. I'm afraid it will go to Abigail as it is.
He stopped a foot away. As Elizabeth looked at the toe of her shoe and looked up, Kierne said.
"You should go too."
Then he calmly left the garden. Leaving only confusion for Elizabeth. so casually
Relaxing, he slumped back into his seat. When I saw that my face reflected in the window was bright red, I felt embarrassed and buried my face in my lap.
