Chapter 138

Chapter 138

Leopold, seated beside Eliza on her left, promptly took her left hand.

Eliza's shoulders twitched for an instant, and she cleared her throat.

It was nothing, really, and her self-conscious reaction was embarrassing.

"How was Lady Dominique's engagement ring?"

"It suited Adeline well. I don't know what metal they used, but it was a gold with a pinkish tinge."

"Hmm……"

Leopold gently turned the ring on her ring finger. It spun around with plenty of room to spare.

"Shall we have new rings made for ourselves?"

"All of a sudden? Well, it's not that I hadn't thought about it."

"You had?"

"Since the Crown Prince pulled that…… stunt. I thought you might get jealous."

"So you were thinking of me. That makes me happy."

Leopold smiled, his eyes curving into crescents. Eliza stared at his face for a moment, then glanced away.

Suddenly she became aware of her…