#Chapter 26 A Curse Against Family

Eloise’s POV I stared outside of the window and watched as the people below lived their lives. Time went forward for them but for me, it’s been at a standstill recently. “Nora?” I sat at the table and picked at the now cold dinner. “Do you know if Lord Xavier will be back in time for dinner today?” “Adrian says that Lord Xavier has important business to attend to today. I don’t think he’ll be back until it’s late, my Lady.” Nora responded with her head down. “I see.” I sighed and began to eat dinner on my own. Again. For the fourth time this week. Ever since Xavier and I became intimate, we’ve grown closer. In the morning, I would arrange his clothes, and in the evening, he would accompany me to dinner. Even his attitude towards me was more gentle and understanding. I thought that our relationship would continue to develop more smoothly but these past few days felt like he was avoiding me. Although I was used to eati