I Have A Terminally Ill Duke As My Husband (1 Chapters Left to Complete) - Chapter 42

It was Zelda, who had treated her far better than her own blood-related elder brother.

At just one warm word from Zelda, Mercian felt as if her entire body was warmed through.

Knock knock.

“Who is it? At this hour?”

When Zelda rose from her seat and opened the door, Cassel stood outside and spoke to her.

“Might Duchess Canoluph be inside?”

At the word “Duchess,” Zelda hesitated for a moment, then quickly smiled and said,

“If by Duchess you mean Rosalyn, then you must be the Duke himself? Goodness! Rosalyn is far too handsome—were someone like you to sell the country, I’d still forgive you!”

Mercian, following behind Zelda, greeted Cassel warmly upon seeing him.

“Oh? My goodness, Sir Cassel! It’s been so long.”

“My Lady, it truly has been a long time. During this time— No, actually, the circumstances aren’t quite suitable for such greetings.”

Cassel, looking awkward in response to Zelda’s words, bowed slightly as he noticed Mercian stepping out behind her.

“Oh! I’m so sorry—are you not the Duke?”

“Ah… No, my Lady.”

“Hehehe! My Lady? What nonsense—call me just Zelda. You seem to have something to say to Rosalyn. Please come in. Rosalyn, I’ll be off then. If anything comes up, do let me know.”

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