Chapter 22⚽ · GDC

Chapter 22: Resolution Loic ordered the kitchen to use plenty of fruit in all desserts.

Fruits were rare in Blenheim during winter.

Still, the head chef seemed determined to fulfill the duke’s first request. Desserts from the following day were laden with fruit, almost too much.

Loic, who had started paying special attention to desserts, quickly noticed the change.

Everything was like that.

Things that he had never given much thought to before suddenly became real when the young woman brought them up.

When she talked about the sea, he suddenly remembered the beautiful ocean bordering Blenheim. When she offered to tie his cravat, he became aware of what he was wearing. When she asked about the servants, he finally noticed the maids who would see him from a distance and turn away.

His previously dull days had started taking on color.

And then, Loic realized he had to be…