Bab 211: A Knight's Devotion

Meredith's eyes widened as she gazed at the stern, unwavering face of the knight. Throughout their time together, she had often observed his serious countenance and rare smiles, making it challenging to discern his true intentions.

"Do you really mean what you just said?" she asked with uncertainty as she locked eyes with him.

"I do," Alex replied, his voice steady and sincere. "And I would like to ask your permission to call you by your first name if that's fine with you."

Meredith's heart raced within her chest, overwhelmed by the sudden turn of events. She had never anticipated that Alex would make such a proposal. It felt like a wondrous moment had unfolded before her, leaving her in awe and still struggling to process the situation.

"Yes, but... why? Why are you doing this?" Meredith's voice trembled. "Are you pitying me? Because if that's the case, I—"