When Pride Falls at Your Feet (19 Chapters Left to Complete) - Chapter 86

I had thought Enrico might summon me because of what happened with Alessandro yesterday, but I never expected him to come here himself through this rain.

Then again, telling someone who always drops by unannounced not to come would probably go in one ear and out the other.

It was fortunate I’d already changed into a dress—unwanted visitors often showed up on Sundays.

Emilia quietly watched the carriage come to a halt, then blinked in surprise as Enrico stepped out and immediately looked toward her room.

Even through the hazy rain, their eyes meeting in midair burned with an unusual sharpness.

‘…I suppose I’ll have to talk to him today.’

She’d originally planned to bring up terminating the contract next week, but now that he’d come all the way to her house, she couldn’t just stay silent.

After all, she’d likely see Alessandro again in the future, and if Enrico kept reacting like this every time, ending the contract early was the right choice.

Emilia stared fixedly at the now-empty spot for a moment before turning away. She moistened her constantly drying lips with her tongue and stepped out to greet him.

Just then, Zabeta, who had been walking down the hallway as if to call for her, slightly bowed her head and pressed herself against the wall to let her pass.

Emilia gave a brief nod and headed toward the parlor where Enrico was surely waiting.

“…”

In the meantime, Enrico stood by the window, gazing outside. A bolt of lightning split the sky, cutting through the world filled only with the pounding sound of rain.

The light from the flash repeatedly darkened and illuminated his face as he slowly turned around.

“…I greet Your Grace.”

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