Baldwin frowned, his voice cold. "Looks like the Green family never taught you any manners. Is this how you talk to your elders?"
Before Molina could respond, Baldwin continued, his expression stern. "I'm just here to grab something. Didn't Ellet tell you?"
Of course, Ellet hadn't told Molina anything. Baldwin was deliberately trying to throw her off.
"He did… I just remembered," Molina lied, not wanting an outsider to know about her strained relationship with Ellet.
"Really? Then why are you in the study so late at night instead of sleeping?" Baldwin's gaze turned sharp. "Meeting up with a lover?" He glanced behind her.
"Of course not!" Molina denied instantly. "I was just… thirsty. Yeah, I got thirsty."
Baldwin didn't bother exposing her lie. His eyes landed on the reinforced iron
