*Thank you for the kofi Angela [2 of 4]*
In the middle of the meal, Ian spoke up.
"Aren't you bored?"
"What?"
"Aren't you bored here?"
She couldn't be bored.
There wasn't enough time in the day to prepare to deal with Ian, who was coming in the morning and evening.
In his absence, she didn't have enough time to think about why he'd changed like this, or what the heck he wanted from her.
She had no time to feel relaxed because she was too anxious.
"Is there anything you want to learn?"
However, Ian seemed to be worried that Rachel really was bored.
"You can't just read books every day."
"I'm fine. I'm not bored."
Ian looked at Rachel silently again.
But soon enough he moved his eyes away and spoke again.
"Still, if you need anything, tell the butler anytime."
Rachel nodded quietly.
Silence fell between them again.
She ate with Ian twice a day, but only a few words were spoken between them.
She didn't understand why he was overcoming the hassle and coming to this mansion to eat when she had nothing to say.
"...."
Rachel glanced at Ian, who looked as relaxed and laid back as usual.
She didn't think he was that crazy.
Rachel still had no idea what he was thinking.
"...."
"...."
When their meal was about to end, Rachel spoke up cautiously.
"Your Majesty, can I go to the plaza or market?"
"You can't do it alone."
However, Ian shook his head before Rachel could finish asking.
"Ah..."
He'd acted like he'd give her everything she wanted.
But he firmly refused without a moment's thought.
"What about if I went with the butler?"
"Just you and the butler?"
Rachel nodded.
"You can't do that either."
Again, Ian shook his head without considering it at all.
She wasn't kidding with him, so why did he tell her to just ask for what she wanted?
"If you want to go to the market, go with me."
"What?"
"Go with me."
"Oh, okay."
Rachel blinked in confusion, and replied quietly.
She didn't expect that, and now she was able to clearly recognize her situation.
It seemed that she was being detained at this mansion.
***
Rachel, who was left alone after Ian left, returned to her room and laid down on her bed.
