I'm a little surprised suddenly, but I wrap the blanket I've been using tightly around myself. My chest tightens uncomfortably, but this is a conversation that has to be addressed.
“... If you wish for me to leave the estate, I will do so immedia-"
“What? No, no." he stops me, and now I'm twice as confused than I was earlier. “I'm not asking you to leave the estate, the Goddess forbid…"
“You're… not?" I ask, unable to keep the confusion to myself.
The Duke shakes his head. “No, I have no intention to throw you out… in fact I wanted to start with an apology." he says.
Suddenly he bows his head to me, his head nearly touching his knees.
“I'm sorry for my outburst back in the greenhouse, yesterday as well." The Duke starts. “And I want to thank you for looking after me while I was si
