Chapter 56

Chapter 56.

Elisa had fallen asleep not long after the carriage set off, still leaning against the carriage wall in the same position. When she curled up slightly in her sleep, Adrian took off his coat and draped it over her.

Elisa, who was so sensitive to the presence of others, might well have woken at a movement like this, but this time she did not. After making sure she was sound asleep, Adrian rapped on the carriage wall.

The coachman understood the signal and slowly brought the carriage to a halt.

Brian sat in his seat, staring blankly at his brother.

The moment the carriage stopped, Adrian opened the door and stepped out. Then he jerked his chin toward Brian, who was sitting there like a fool.

“Get out.”

“Why? Don't tell me you're ditching me here because you don't like me joining the navy?”

“…….”

The silence stretched…