The Duke Stole Everything (1 Chapters Left to Complete) - Chapter 171

When Sharti heard the rumor that Tain had come to the imperial palace, she thought her heart had stopped right then and there.

Ignoring all the etiquette she had learned at the count’s house, she ran down the corridor toward the banquet hall.

Her heels were blistered from wearing new shoes for the first time, but that didn’t matter.

“Tain!”

She dashed to the room the palace attendant had indicated and flung the door open, greeted by wide, round eyes.

“Teacher!”

Tain, who had run all the way over, buried himself in her voluminous dress.

Relieved to see Tain safe and sound, Sharti carefully scanned the room.

Contrary to her worries, Tain was alone in the room.

Sharti quickly stepped inside and shut the door behind her.

“Tain, you! Do you even know where you are to have followed me here!”

She grabbed Tain and shouted.

As her heart, which had dropped into her stomach, rose again, goosebumps prickled her skin.

“What would Grandmother and Birena think if they found out!”

She knew exactly why Tain had come all the way to the palace—how he’d secretly followed her and what he’d intended to do.

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