Chapter 68

“Are you saying… that the frequency will increase?”

“If it’s needed.”

Not only would she be referred to a doctor, she would also get to earn more money. In less than an hour of being in this mansion, all of the problems that bothered Liv were being solved like a lie.

And that solution was made possible by a few words from the Marquis. It was so effortless that it felt unreal, leaving Liv speechless.

It was unknown how he interpreted her silence, but the Marquis added, feigning generosity.

“I’ll skip the day you go to the Vendons manor.”

His tone was as if he was granting a huge concession.

“Have some dessert, too. The chef will get so sad if you don’t.”

At his words, Liv raised her stiff hands and grabbed the tableware. Meanwhile, all kinds of thoughts filled her mind. But beyond all the confusion there was a deep sense of relief, gratitude, and a faint sense of excitement that gradually made its presence felt.

The Marquis was a man capable of making a huge impact on her life, and she had caught his attention. She began to realize the enormity of this.

After her parents’ deaths, Liv had never been able to rely on anyone. She would always be the breadwinner as she had a younger sister to support.

But when she was by the Marquis’ side, if she could stay with him…

“Master.”

Liv snapped out of her thoughts. Philip, who walked in after knocking, approached the Marquis. Judging by his cautious demeanor, he was conscious of Liv’s presence.

Liv looked down at her dessert, deliberately avoiding the Marquis and Philip. But she couldn’t stop herself from listening.

Philip gave a brief report in a hushed voice, so Liv practically couldn’t hear anything. As Liv stifled her curiosity, she heard the Marquis mutter something in irritation.

“In person?”

Philip’s expression was as grave as the Marquis’, which had become noticeably more sensitive.

Liv wondered if there was a problem and if she needed to leave. She quietly put down her fork. Although she felt a bit apologetic for the chef’s efforts, the atmosphere was not right for her to eat a scone leisurely.

“Tch.”

“How should I handle this?”

“Reject it.”

“However…”

Philip trailed off with a puzzled look on his face. But the Marquis asked irritably, as if he had no intention of withdrawing his decision.

“Do I need to be wary of them?”

“I will do as you say.”

Philip bowed his head without asking further. The Marquis seemed to have lost his appetite as he rose to his feet. Liv, who watched the situation, also raised herself carefully.

She was about to say that she would leave. But before she could say anything, the Marquis spoke to her without looking at her.

“Have you ever learned to ride a horse?”

“Pardon? I did learn for a while, but…”

After glancing at Liv, who stood there in bewilderment, the Marquis left the study while saying.

“While you’re here, let’s go to the hunting ground.”

It wasn’t an offer, so Liv didn’t have a choice.

…

Liv’s horseback riding skills were, honestly, terrible.

She was never very athletic. When she was in school, she often got low marks in classes where she had to use her body. She almost lost out on scholarship because of it.

It was not just athletics or horseback riding, but also dancing. At the time, Liv, a student, had given up dancing to spend more time on her other studies because she didn’t think she would ever need to show off her amazing dancing skills.

To this day, she didn’t regret that choice.

However, she wished she had worked harder on learning to ride a horse.

Compared to the Marquis, who rode the horse skillfully, Liv’s horse walked at a slow pace like crawling. That, too, was thanks to the servant who held the reins that she could travel steadily. She would have been in trouble had she ridden alone.

The Marquis obviously didn’t seem like he would consider her situation even if she got in trouble. He looked to be in a very bad mood.

The Marquis’ sudden declaration of a hunt made all the servants prepare it quickly. It seemed like everyone had been through this more than once or twice.

They quickly prepared shotguns, lined up the beaters, and got the hounds ready. It wasn’t an official hunt, so obviously a lot was lacking, but it was enough to get the ball rolling.

“This place should be good.”

The beaters and the chasers moved swiftly at the Marquis’ words.

The Marquis seemed to have no intention to go inside the hunting ground personally. In the first place, it would be wearing to chase the prey with Liv accompanying him.

In that sense, this was very strange. Liv couldn’t be of any help in this hunt. She was rather close to being a hindrance in the hunt.

Why did he bring me along?

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