Chapter 215: Dynamic duo (3)

"Edgar, what on earth do you mean by the two of you did not sleep together? I left the two of you looking happy and enjoying your time together. Are you playing with me?" Alfred asked full of suspicion. Had this been anyone else he would have believed it. but Edgar was always playing around. 

"Alfred," Edgar sighed as he poured himself a cup of water. "I do not have time to deal with your questions. I am already dealing with enough. I don't want to be bothered by anyone."

Alfred inspected Edgar's tone and body language. It did not seem like Edgar was playing with it but what could have happened to make the two like this? "Edgar, please be honest with me so that I know how to deal with the duchess. Regardless of what happened, you want me to make sure she is alright, right?"

"I was a fool to open up my heart to anyone. My life was fine before she stumbled into it-"