Chapter 112

“Well, I had a good rest like you told me. I also saw my uncle.”

Ivan’s eyebrows frowned slightly at her reply, at the word uncle. She noticed that he was not annoyed at her meeting with the marquis, but that he’s trying to gauge her reaction.

“He told me how you pulled him to the side and reassured him that you’d take care of me and protect me. Thank you, Ivan, for putting his mind at ease. He was relieved after hearing those words from you.”

Somewhat flushed, his head turned slightly to the side. He looked a little bit awkward.

Clearing his throat, he said, “I see. Umm… were you reading a book?”

With glinting eyes and a rueful smile, he held her hand and led her towards the bed and sat together with her on the edge of the bed.

He picked up the book she’d been reading seconds ago.

“Ah. A report, I see. It’s a report highlighting past events from ten years ago.”

“Yes. I’ve been away from Ehrlich for so long that…”

Ivan let out a small sigh.

“You’re a diligent person. You could have ta