GDC 96

Chapter 96 – “The Grand Duchess’s Ideal Type”:

“Why would you say that all of a sudden?”

“Even if people are married, they don’t always live together. Aston said his aunt and uncle live apart. They only see each other once or twice a year.”

“But you’re the Grand Duchess of Blenheim. You should live here.”

“…”

“And the Grand Duke is really kind to you.”

“…Weren’t you the one who liked Duke Kyle?”

This time even Cecilia’s jaw dropped.

Wait—what? I thought that was just a rumor.

She remembered seeing gossip in a third-rate newspaper back in the capital—the kind you’d be embarrassed to admit subscribing to.

“Huh?”

“But Duke Kyle lives in the capital. If I’d known things would turn out like this…!”

Raphael’s words trailed off, muffled as if he’d buried his face in Annette’s chest.

Cecilia wiped the cold sweat from her brow.

So many unexpected…