CH 214

Judging by Noel’s limping, it must have been that he was stomped on quite painfully a while ago.

She wondered if they were going for treatment, but they unexpectedly approached the terrace where Elisha and Rieta were leaning on them.

Why are they coming this way?

Rieta looked around, contemplating where she could hide.

Elisha spoke first.

He turned to the outside of the terrace and they hid themselves inside a lush curtain.

“Sorry. It’ll be hard to see them like this, but at least you won’t be noticed.”

He spoke as he pulled Rieta toward him.

But that was incorrect.

The visibility was absolutely perfect.

Noel and the woman came out together on the terrace where they were hiding.

Rieta peered through the curtains and watched this new couple’s secret meeting.

* * *

“Are you crazy? Are you planning to cut off my feet?!”

As soon as Noel came out to the terrace, he started yelling at the woman.

From where Rieta stood, only his back could be seen, but it was clear that he had a grim expression.

The other party smiled in trouble and held out both hands. Seemingly to calm him down.

“Sorry, sorry. I thought I did well when I practiced.”

The woman constantly brushed her long hair.

“It was uncomfortable because Noel was too small for me.”

“. . .”

“Oh, are you hurt? don’t worry. You’re growing up. Coochie-coochie-coo, you’re cute.”

She patted Noel’s hair as she wanted to, and smiled broadly.

“Don’t stroke me, it feels bad.”

Noel took a step back and looked away.

At the same time, Rieta, who was secretly spying on them, was startled and hid her face through the curtains.

“Princess.”

At that moment, a whisper entered Rieta’s ear. It was Elisha.

“You must not make sudden movements. It will stand out.”

Oh right. She made the same mistake a while ago.

Rieta turned her head slightly and looked at Elisha standing right behind her.

Naturally, it looked like she was leaning her head near his chest.

“I’ll be careful.”

As she answered almost silently, she turned her head back to Noel.

All of a sudden, the woman had barely perched herself on the railing.

Although it was quite high, it didn’t look scary.

She freely pulled her long body back and looked up at the moon hanging high in the sky.

Her carefree posture made her look even more beautiful.

Rieta was completely engrossed in those dim eyes.

She seemed to hide a deep story . . .

“What are you doing so dangerously?”

Noel, who was standing crookedly, grabbed her hand just before she completely fell behind.

“If I’m in danger, Noel will catch me, right?”

“Are you crazy?”

Noel answered that way, but he seemed worried that the woman would fall.

She saw the strength in Noel’s grip.

“Look. You’re holding me so tight.”

She leaned her body back even further.

Now, if Noel let go, she would fall out.

“You! You’re being really annoying! I can let you go!”

“Noel wouldn’t do that.”

She laughed softly.

“Because today you decided to repay me for the favor.”

“. . .”

“You agreed to listen to everything I insisted on. Right?”

Noel concurred.

“Still.”

At the same time, Noel grabbed her arm.

The woman fell into a hug near Noel’s shoulder.

“Stop it. My arm hurts.”

“Ughhhhh.”

She leaned her chin on Noel’s shoulder and let out a slight groan.

“You are a weak man.”

“It doesn’t matter.”

“You’re hurt again? Don’t worry. You’re growing up, Noel.”

She slid down the railing and stroked Noel’s head.

“What shall we do now? Shall we go back to the banquet hall?”

“Why are you suddenly asking for my opinion? You brought me here because you wanted to swing me at will.”

“That’s true.”

The woman clapped her hands and laughed.

“Okay, then, let me ask you one thing.”

“Do whatever you feel like.”

After a few steps away from Noel, she turned gracefully.

Beneath her beautiful dress, her sleek ankles were slightly exposed.

“I’m curious because the Imperial Princess is coming soon.”

“. . . Ha. Are you really going to show her?”

“Of course. I’ll do anything for love.”

“You’re driving me crazy.”

“So tell me, Noel.”

She asked with a charming smile.

“Who do you think is prettier?”

“. . .”

Who was she comparing to?

Rieta, who was spying behind the curtain, hardly understood the dialogue in which several details were omitted.

“If you don’t answer me honestly, I’ll tell the Duke everything that happened between us!”

“Ugh.”

“So, quickly. Huh? Who’s prettier?”

“. . . is prettier.”

“What? I couldn’t hear you because it was so quiet.”

“You want to die?!”

“Speak clearly! I’m serious!”