Chapter 237

"..."

"Marianne, Sweetie... Maybe it has been enough for today... I am taking you back to your room."

'Ah... No... No, I am fine...'

Seeing us shake our head as he already stood to take me back, I saw in the Duke's eyes the conflict at my denial.

"... But you... You turned blue, dear. What if you faint from overworking yourself... I should not have told you about this... This matter must already be a burden to you..."

'It's not... It's not that much of a burden...'

Sigh... If only my legs weren't as shaky right now...

'Sit down, mister... Don't be like this...' — Pulling on his hand, I asked with my eyes as I felt sadder with his demeanour.

"... Marianne... This is not a simple matter. I won't force you to go back. You are smart enough to know your limits... But, listen well, Young Lady."

'... Y– Yes?'

Young Lady...?