She turned back, confused but smiling. "Yes, Madam?"
He studied her for a moment. Her voice was light, her movements unguarded, she had the kind of bright presence that made the heavy air of the manor feel less stifling.
Something about her energy just worked.
"I've decided.." Min-jae said simply. "You'll be my personal attendant from today."
The room froze.
Serin's mouth fell open. "P-pardon?"
Meical's head snapped toward him. "What did you just say?"
Min-jae met his stare, unbothered. "You heard me." Then to Serin, he added, "You'll attend to me directly. I prefer people with spirit. You're lively ..I like that."
Serin stood rooted in place, wide-eyed. "My lord, I— I don't think I.."
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"You absolutely cannot have a woman as your personal attendant. I will not allow it.."
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Min-jae crossed his hands. "Is that so?"
Meical nodded "It is improper to take a female attendant."
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