"Yes, Young Master Ethan."


    "Just out of curiosity… if Queen Rainy were to ask you again to join her as a maid, would you…"


    "You don’t need to worry. I have no ns to defect to Defrin Kingdom, Young Master."


    "…Thank you."@@novelbin@@


    As we traveled back to the Argentia Empire from Defrin Kingdom, Ethan continued to bring up Queen Rainy’s offer, clearly unsettled, seeking my reassurance repeatedly.


    ‘Judging by how much he’se to rely on me, I’ll definitely need to leave by the end of winter break.’


    Though I never intended to defect, I had no reason to abandon the n I’d made months ago to eventually part ways with him. Spending time with Isabelle and Katarina back at ckwood Mansion, reminiscing and sharing stories, and spending myst few days with Ethan as a final farewell seemed appropriate.


    ? ? ?


    A month passed since our return to ckwood Mansion.


    Most of that time was spent assisting Ethan with his duties, helping him in administrative tasks while he received his inheritance lessons from Harold. Though I thought he should be handling these responsibilities alone, Harold didn’t stop me from assisting, perhaps assuming I’d remain Ethan’s personal maid indefinitely.


    ‘I’ll have to leave in secret, especially so Harold doesn’t notice. If he decides to keep me here permanently, escape might be impossible.’


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