On the other hand, Angelica and Olivia were having a wonderful ti at the hot springs, savoring every mont. They delighted in everything around them—from the warm, soothing water to the calm, peaceful atmosphere. Olivia, in particular, looked absolutely radiant. Her face lit up with a genuine smile, as if she were experiencing sothing truly thrilling and serene for the very first ti in her life.
"I never imagined hot springs could be this amazing..." she whispered softly, her eyes half-closed in bliss.
The girls were also completely smitten with the shampoo they had received, thanks to Yuria's recomndation. The product left their hair unbelievably smooth, silky, and pleasantly fragrant. Even the simple act of running their fingers through it brought a sense of delight.
"That was such an incredibly relaxing day," Olivia said as they were leaving the springs, now dressed in light, cozy kimonos.
Angelica smiled with contentnt and nodded in agreent.
"Yeah, you're right. I've been feeling so tense lately... This was exactly what I needed. I finally feel like I can breathe again."
"And it's all thanks to Leon," Olivia added warmly.
Angelica nodded again, this ti with sincere appreciation. It was clear she was truly grateful for the chance to escape her worries, even if just for a little while.
"By the way..." she suddenly rembered, "where is he, anyway?"
Hearing this, Olivia looked around with a hint of concern, hoping to spot Leon sowhere nearby. But the area was mostly empty, with only a few other guests around—and Leon was nowhere to be seen.
"I don't see him," she said, slightly puzzled.
Angelica touched her chin thoughtfully, lost in contemplation.
"Let's ask soone."
They walked a bit through the grounds and soon ca across Lucy—Barkus' wife. The mont Lucy saw them, she visibly tensed up and seed a little nervous. And it was no mystery why: by now, the family had already learned that Angelica was the daughter of the head of the prestigious Redgrave ducal house.
"H-how can I help you, Lady Angelica?" she said timidly, bowing her head slightly in respect.
Angelica tensed up a little at the formal address but quickly responded in a gentle yet confident tone:
"Please, just call Angelica. There's no need to be so formal. Your son and I... we're very close. And I truly hope we can also build a warm, friendly relationship."
"Close...?" Lucy echoed the word to herself, letting it bounce around her mind for a mont. But her thoughts were interrupted by Angelica's voice:
"Do you happen to know where Leon is? We haven't seen him in a while."
Lucy flinched ever so slightly, caught off guard by the question, but quickly composed herself. She raised a hand and pointed toward the fields.
"He should be over there," she answered calmly. "My husband asked him to help out in the fields. Sothing to do with the harvest, I believe."
"The fields?" Angelica repeated, clearly surprised. Her brows lifted slightly—this wasn't what she had expected to hear.
Lucy nodded with a touch of pride in her voice as she explained:
"That's right. Even though we're part of the noble class, the n in our family have always worked alongside the common folk. We don't believe in dividing labor by status. What matters is getting the job done."
"Oh, I see... Thank you so much for pointing us in the right direction," Angelica said gratefully. Olivia, standing by her side, respectfully echoed the thanks.
"Oh, think nothing of it, girls," Lucy said with a warm smile. "Just take care of Leon, would you? He may co across as put-together, but in truth, he's quite the scatterbrain. Especially when it cos to those he cares about... he tends to let his guard down a bit too much."
Hearing that, Angelica and Olivia exchanged glances—and couldn't help but blush. A soft pink hue colored their cheeks, though it was hard to say whether it was from embarrassnt or the sudden wave of warmth they both felt inside.
Angelica, as usual, was the first to collect herself. With a calm, confident smile, she nodded to Lucy, then gently took Olivia's hand.
"Co on," she said. "Let's go see what he's up to."
And with that, the girls began to stroll leisurely toward the fields, hoping they'd soon catch sight of Leon once again.
Reviews
All reviews (0)