Chapter 10

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“What about Mr. Remmer?”

The duke asked Lalisa.

“Uncle went downtown for the moment. Is something the matter?”

Lalisa managed to answer after wiping the biscuit crumbs off her lips.

With a short nod, Duke Herhardt turned his gaze towards Taehyung. When his eyes met Taehyung, his lips curled into an affable smile. Only then did Taehyung relieve his instinctive vigilance.

After asking to convey his gratitude and regard to Taehyung's father for taking good care of Norma’s health, he then looked back at Lalisa again.

“Miss. Lewellin can bring the roses in on behalf of Mr. Bill, right?”

He slowly spoke as the smile on his lips disappeared.

“Roses? You mean the roses in the garden?”

“Moderately cut off some roses and bring them to the annex.”

With a slight nod, the duke left. He hadn’t even listened to Lalisa answer.

Lalisa sighed hopelessly after looking at her blouse and skirt, which was covered with biscuit power. Although she shook off the powder, it wasn’t enough to shake off the humiliation.

“Stop it. There isn’t any powder on your clothes anymore.”

Taehyung burst into laughter as he then watched Lalisa repeatedly rub her lips.

“Why did he have to show up like this?”

“Why not? Do you think the duke’s never eaten a snack in his life?”

“But…”

Lalisa unwittingly rubbed her mouth again.

“Why do you care when you always eat messy in front of me?”

“You’re my friend.”

“And Duke Herhardt is a stranger. You don’t have to care about him more than your friend.”

“That’s true but…. I don’t know. It’s so uncomfortable.”

Lalisa wrinkled her nose.

“Why? Did something happen?”

“No, it’s not that, but… it’s so uncomfortable and suffocating with the duke around. Anyways, I don’t like it.”

“What about me? I’m comfortable and nice right?”

Taehyung asked with a subtle expectation. Lalisa smiled and put on her hat.

“Of course, Mr. Etman.”

Taehyung's grin lit up at the satisfactory answer.

“As expected. I knew it. Ah, should I help you with your errand?”

“No, it’s not a big deal. You should go home now.”

“Then I’ll wait here.”

“I’m fine. Mrs. Etman will be very upset if she finds out you were hanging out here again. Don’t get me scolded along with you and go study.”

Taehyung's eyebrows flinched at Lalisa’s reasonable point. He wanted to refute but couldn’t.

Taehyung looked carefully towards the direction the duke had disappeared to.

I’m probably being too oversensitive these days.1

It was just Duke Herhardt. The flawless aristocrat who was about to announce his engagement to the public. But then…

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