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    As the legitimate daughter of the Duke''s Estate, Eliza naturally knew all about these things. She used to have them often.


    After all, ever since her mother passed away, she had been the only youngdy on Duke''s Estate Back then, whenever Gabriel received some, he would send them straight to her


    But then Sophie came to the Stonor family


    Sophie liked them


    eventually, she stopped i


    mber of snow cream bottles that used to arrive in Eliza''s room gradually decreased until


    ing them together.


    At the time, Eliza, w sill ulerstood nothing, had run straight to Gabriel. She asked her father why he had given all the snow cream to Sophie when she had not even gotten a single bottle.


    What had her dear father said back then?


    Eliza thought for a moment.


    He had frowned in displeasure and said, "She is your sister. She grew up outside and has suffered so much. Can''t you let her have some?"


    Even though she had felt wronged, Eliza had given in.


    Back then, she had still been naive enough to think, ''It is just some snow cream. If Sophie wants it, she can have it


    Butter, Eliza realized that Sophic had wanted far more than just snow cream.


    "Why are all these snow cream bottles so big? Eliza carefully cradled the bottle in her hands.


    She pulled out the wooden stopper, took a whiff of the long-missed scent inside, and a delighted look crossed her face.


    Eliza did not doubt that the snoww cream was real


    Given Nn''s status, he could get as much as he wanted. There was no need for him to deceive her with a fake.


    "They were taken straight from the Pce Apothecary as soon as they were made. I thought their bottles were too small, so I had them use a fewrger ones." Nn said, watching her expression closely. "What, do you prefer the smaller bottles?"


    "They are fine. I just did not recognize them at first since the bottles were different. Eliza waved a hand dismissively, not too concerned.


    The snow cream she used to have was stored in colorful ss bottles from the pce, small and exquisite.


    The ones Nn had sent were packed in in white bottles, each one about the size of a grown man''s palm. Just one bottle held more than three of her old onesbined.


    And there were sixrge bottles neatly stacked in the wooden cr


    Anyone who did not know better would think they ran a medicine stall.


    With so many, Eliza would not be so self-important as to assume they were all meant for her.


    Curious, she asked, "Who else are you giving these to? Why not deliver them to others first beforeing here?"


    "Who else could it be? Hearing that, Nn let out a soft chuckle, his deep voice brushing against Eliza''s ears like a feather.


    "I made a special trip to bring these over. Of course, they are all for you," he said. 15:32 Fri, 11 Apr NA.


    "This much? All for me?" Eliza''s eyes widened in disbelief as she looked up at Nn.


    Seeing her stunned expression, Nn suddenly had the urge to pinch her cheeks. “Yes, all for you," he confirmed.


    "You have been getting injured a lottely, I asked around, and they said this snow cream is the best for healing wounds and preventing scars, he exined.


    So, he had gone straight to the Pce Apothecary and taken a few bottles, freshly made, ensuring the best medicinal effect.


    "But even so, I will never be able to use up so much," Eliza said.


    Even if Eliza uscry day, these sixrge bottles wouldst her until next year,


    "Then just keep that. Use them if you want, leave them if you do not, or give them to whoever you like," Nn replied.


    Eliza froze for a moment. Who would I even give them to? she wondered


    She used to have two or three close friends, but two had grown distant, and the other had moved away with her family when her father was reassigned from Hasen City. Now, she truly was alone.


    Noticing her sudden silence, Nn thought for a moment and then cleared his throat, steering the conversation elsewhere. "By the way, I heard you have been clearingnd to grow medicinal herbs at Saint Grace Nunnery?


    Eliza snapped back to reality. "Hmm? Oh, yes. I figured I might as well do something to pass the time."


    "Do you need me to help collect some herb seeds for you?" Nn asked.


    Eliza chuckled. "I would not dare take up your time, Your Highness"


    After all, his status was second only to one person in the entire pce, and his days were packed with responsibilities. It would not be right for her to trouble him so often.


    Next time, she nned to ask one of the senior sisters going into town to buy some for her. That was her n.


    Nn did not say anything in response.


    After having his men move the supplies inside, he left Saint Grace Nunnery but took a detour to the busiest herbal medicine market in Hasen City.


    "Eliza, His Highness is here to see you again," The next morning, one of the senior sisters whispered as she walked in, interrupting Eliza''s morning lesson with the others.


    She said it with a teasing smile. "His Highness has been visiting quite frequentlytely"


    And every time, he brought something for Eliza.


    Eliza had not thought much of it before, but when she heard her sister''s words, she suddenly realized Nn really had beening quite often.


    Nn had just brought her snow cream yesterday, yet he was here again today.


    Does His Majesty send him? Or does he bring something else this time?'' she wondered. Eliza could not help feeling a little


    curious


    ncing toward the grand hall''s entrance, she saw that tall, striking figure casually leaning against the doorframe, watching her direction.


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    The moment their eyes met, Eliza''s gaze burned as if scalded, and she quickly looked away


    Nn, standing at the doorway, did not miss a thing. He raised an eyebrow slightly, the corners of his lips curving into a faint smile.


    But just as he smiled, a calm voice counded from behind him. "Your Highness, Thave a few words for you. Would you mind stepping aside for a moment?"


    "Of course." N folded his arms, straightened up, and followed the voice outside


    After finding as


    before turning his gaz


    sod vantage point, he nced back at the grand hall, making sure he could still see Eliza inside


    od before him


    "Go ahead, Revercia Mary Mendoza. Say what you need to say," he said.


    Mary had observed his "very move just now. Her face was stern as she said


    coldly, "Your Highness, if there is nothing truly important, I suggest you visit Saint Grace Nunnery less often


    With just one sentence, Nn''s smile faded.


    AD