Over the next several months, Rudien's soft spot for Irene had become increasingly conspicuous to those working in the Cherliann Manor. It had even reached the ears of Sarah and Rayvis, who were equally bewildered about the news.
Then again, it was starting to make sense. Why all of a sudden, the duke had Irene called to his office almost every day. Although initially uncomfortable by it, Irene herself had grown used to seeing her father so often. It did amuse her, though — how she went from not seeing him for six months straight, to being around him almost all the time.
Eventually, both Sarah and Rayvis were starting to feel rather agitated by it. It was as if the duke was only acknowledging Irene, and completely leaving his wife and son in the dark. At least, that was what Irene though
