Chapter 85

Chapter 85

"You should wash up."

Ines's eyes wavered. Didn't she realize that her refusal to give up on the thought of running only provoked him more?

Cedric took Ines by the wrist and stepped into the bathroom. When he locked the door, Ines's face went pale.

"W-what is this? What are you doing?"

"Turn around."

"Wait, Cedric."

As though her words did not matter, Cedric began to unbutton his coat. Startled by his sudden action, Ines turned around without meaning to.

A soft laugh sounded. Cedric made Ines stand right in front of the wall, like a child made to face the wall as punishment for misbehaving.

"The virtuous Lady Greenwood surely wouldn't turn around to steal a look at a man's body."

"Cedric, wait."

But instead of an answer, only the sound of clothing hitting the floor reached her. His coat, his shirt, his trousers.

Whether on purpose…