Chapter 2023

Francine gazed at Adrian's back with wide eyes, her face flushing crimson when he turned back and caught her staring. Adrian looked away and noticed someone coming out of Medicis Manor. Upon a closer look, it was Rozi. He hurriedly went up to her, saying gently, "Why aren't you resting at this late hour?" "I was worried about you," Rozi said cheerfully, "Where's Marissa? Why isn’t she back with you?" "She's occupied with something," Adrian calmly responded, taking Rozi's hand and attempting to lead her back into the manor, but Rozi had already glimpsed Francine assisting with chores. "That girl looks pretty. Who is she?" Rozi asked. "Her name is Francine," Adrian answered nonchalantly, "She’s the granddaughter of the village chief, Chief Llyod. She might serve Claude soon. You don't need to worry about her." Rozi smiled, saying, "I'm not jealous, just surprised. She looks too refined to be someone from the countryside." Adrian shared the same impression. But since he could not i