The Perfect Way to Prevent the Duke's Rebellion

"It's not even funny, Eve. To make me wait two years for an answer to my proposal." Maeve felt her mind go blank. She couldn't fathom why Duke Cardenas was here. She had clearly heard that he would be away from the duchy for some time to inspect his estates. The information had come from none other than the heir of this very family. Her former student, who had been unable to hide his joy at meeting his teacher after so long, had told her so with his own mouth. "Teacher, I told you my father was very angry." "Ern!" At the sound of the familiar voice coming from behind, the woman's head snapped around. Ern smiled brightly as he met the eyes of his teacher, which were now clouded with shoc...