Chapter 110

Chapter 110

"Every variety? That much is..."

"There's no need to hold back. I simply don't know what young people like these days."

The Duke, despite a face absurdly young for his age, spoke like an old man. Then he summoned an attendant after all and had fruit brought in.

When Eliza's expression went blank, Adeline finally stepped in.

"Father. Please give Madam some time to rest. We've been full for a while now."

"On that little?"

"I've told you before, this is a normal amount to eat. It's you and Brother who eat unusually much."

"But the lady ate even less than you did. Health begins with eating, as the saying goes..."

The Duke looked Eliza over with dissatisfied eyes.

Her off-the-shoulder evening gown plainly revealed her slender frame.

"Um, Your Grace. ...Do I look very shabby to you?"

"Who says such a thing?"

Eliza stamped on the instep…