Taken care of me [Bonus chapter]

Later in the evening, Édouard and Charlotte arrived at the palace. Charlotte expressed her feelings, saying, "I feel so much lighter after spending time with Denise. Thank you for bringing her to my home. I heard you even relocated her family to Wexnon temporarily for their safety." The happiness and the sense of closure to previously unanswered questions left her heart truly content.

As she settled onto the bed, Charlotte murmured, "I feel so tired, and my feet are sore."

Édouard promptly came to her side and took a seat near her feet. He gently placed them on his lap when Charlotte asked what he was doing.

"I'll give you a foot massage," Édouard offered.

"No, I haven't had a chance to clean them," Charlotte replied firmly.

Édouard called for a servant and requested a vessel of lukewarm water. "And bring a towel as well," he added, maintaining his hold on Charlotte's legs.