Chapter 455: Chapter 455

He had already come back to our side after bringing the bucket and dress to us and we had remained with our head down while listening to him, meeting his gaze as he said these last few things that shook Marianne and I… because… maybe… maybe the duke…

"I think he was suspicious of us." — He added… making my whole self freeze.

"He would become difficult whenever I mentioned you… He may have learned that we wanted to be together."

'….. No... he….. he can't…'

"Here… I'll come back in a moment. Change quickly." — As sudden as everything he did was, Paul's tone changed into a cold one. Ordering us briefly as he stood from the bed. Seemingly upset at our little reaction.