RBD 121

Meanwhile, upon hearing that, Cecilia arched one delicate eyebrow.

“Well now, shouldn’t that apology be something Milena hears directly rather than me?”

“You’re absolutely right. I was planning to apologize to Lady Milena in person anyway.”

“Hm.”

Cecilia’s teal eyes narrowed.

“Whatever the case, Milena seemed pretty hurt by what happened this time. So…”

But Ludric couldn’t focus on what Cecilia was saying.

Because at that exact moment, someone approached Milena while she was standing alone.

That person was—

Benjamin?!

A twisted feeling churned in Ludric’s stomach.

Logically, he knew.

Two people exchanging greetings and making light conversation was perfectly natural social etiquette.

And yet—

…I really don’t like this.

For some reason, he hated the mere sight of Benjamin getting close to Milena.

Even with Cecilia standing right in front of him, he couldn’t focus on her at all.

In the end, despite knowing it was rude, Ludric excused…