Chapter 27⚽ · GDC

Chapter 27: Getting the Recipe “I-I’m sorry, Your Grace! I thought the room was empty!”

The maid had entered, carrying a tray with a water jug and cups.

“Leave it and go.”

“Y-yes!”

Startled by his cold tone, the maid quickly placed the tray on the bedside table and rushed out.

After all the effort he had put into scolding the Grand Duchess about not visiting him at night…

And now, he had been caught watching her sleep.

How pathetic.

At least the maid had seen them together, so she wouldn’t come back to check on the Grand Duchess again.

But she’ll be uncomfortable sleeping like this.

The dress wasn’t a problem, but the earrings might get in the way.

Hesitating for a moment, Loic reached out and gently touched her ear.

Carefully, he removed the small earring from her soft earlobe.

As he did, her quiet, rhythmic breaths filled…