#Chapter 218: A Sure Way To Relax

The stare-off continues for an uncomfortably long amount of time. Around us, I see Gladys’s servants take notice, and my own worry sets in. If this continues, will they attack Caleb? Is Caleb willing to go to war to keep me safe and by his side? I fear I already know the answer to that. Yet, before it can come to fruition, Gladys backs down first, looking away. “Very well,” she says. “But know this insult will be remembered.” Caleb replies, “I’m counting on it.” Gladys hums lowly. “Well, after the long travel to get here, I can understand how tired you both must be. Rather than continuing this… pleasant conversation, I will bid you goodnight. My butler can see you both back to your room.” “That’s not necessary,” Caleb says. “We can find our own way.” “Truly, I insist,” Gladys says. She waves her butler forward. He walks toward us, his eyes steely, his expression blank. “Goodnight, then,” I tell Gladys. Caleb says nothing at all. Gladys turns and walks out of the din