Chapter 101
‘Aerni?’
That was the name of the duchess.
As if possessed by something, Duke Eizen was barely able to reach his arm out while kneeling in front of me. Frozen in confusion, I instantly got down on my knees with him.
“Wh-what’s the matter, sir? Please get up.”
I couldn’t have a greater high noble kneeling in front of me… Duke Eizen’s face looked ghastly from up close. Yes, ghastly was the most appropriate expression. Beyond his empty eyes, there was a mix of expectation, yearning, and remaining affection. Just as his weak, trembling hands reached out to touch my cheek…
“What are you doing? Get up.”
Rexid approached and forced me up by my arms. The duke’s hand, which had lost its way, stayed hanging in midair. He was still staring right at my face.
“Hey, get yourself together.”
Rexid blocked my gaze as I stared at the duke.
“Did you mistake her for someone else? She’s my heir. She joined the Drax family around half a year ago.”
