Brad’s work had picked up the pace.
This was after the Marquis stopped attending. As he could use the studio as much as he needed without the Marquis’ interference, Brad worked hard as if to make up for the stagnation.
It was clearly the thing she hoped for, but Liv was not happy at all. Since the Marquis’ visits had ceased, Liv’s additional work had also ceased without a clear indication.
Adolf had informed her that the Marquis was away for the time being so there was no need for extra work. Along with the explanation that the contract was not terminated, as it was only a brief break.
It was fortunate that the contract was not terminated. However, it didn’t feel good to have to wait for the extra work, which she had no clue of when it would start again. In the meantime, Brad’s speed of work increased, and it made her become more restless.
Will this extra work continue even after Brad finishes the painting?
Can I forget the heaviness of the pocket of money I have tasted for a moment?
Those thoughts weighed heavily on Liv’s mind. In addition…
After the sudden suspension of the extra work, Liv came to realize that she was interested in the Marquis more than she had thought.
In fact, it was probably inevitable to anyone. It was beyond control for Liv. The time she spent with him was longer than she thought, and the psychological distance between them was reduced because she saw him often. Of course, the outer appearance of the Marquis could not be ignored.
Above all, no one would ever guess that such a seemingly stoic man had such a hobby. The fact that she was the only one who knew that great man’s secret gave her a special feeling.
It wasn’t just a delusion on her part. Looking back, it really seemed that he treated her a little differently.
“Even if he does…”
Liv swallowed a sigh and shook her head. She wasn’t sure what whim had caused him to take an interest in her, but their last conversation had twisted his judgment, so everything had gone wrong.
Liv, who was able to return home even before dark as there was no extra work, walked groggy. The only comfort she found in the situation was that the mysterious eyes that had been making her anxious for some time had disappeared. Since she was no longer going home late at night in an expensive carriage, she was sure the strange rumor that had been circulating in the neighborhood would also disappear.
She familiarly made her way to the chapel. It had been a long time since she visited the chapel because she had been busy with the extra work.
There was a familiar man carrying a broom in front of the chapel as she approached it.
“Hello, Miss Liv!”
“Hello, Bethel.”
Bethel, whom she met after a long time, still looked the same. Looking at him, everything she had gone through in the last few weeks felt like a dream. She wondered if this was reality and everything that had happened with the Marquis was an illusion.
Bethel, who greeted Liv warmly, said with a big smile.
“There are a lot of people looking for God today.”
Liv’s eyes turned to the old entrance of the chapel as he heard him. As soon as she heard that there were a lot of people, she recalled the unexpected figure she had often encountered here.
Is the Marquis inside by any chance?
Her palms became wet as she thought about it. Her back went stiff with an incomprehensible nervousness.
Liv, swallowing a dry spit, pushed the door carefully. As Bethel said, there were many people sitting in the chair even though it was not worship time. Liv’s eyes quickly scanned the back of their heads.
The platinum hair was nowhere to be seen.
Liv, who had stopped in her tracks with a disappointed look on her face, suddenly realized what she was doing and gasped. Disappointed?
Wake up, Liv.
Liv, who gave herself a fierce rebuke, looked around for an empty seat. She saw some people standing up as if they were about to leave their seats. Liv’s steps naturally headed that way.
And as she approached the vacancy, Liv stopped reflexively. The other person coming out from the opposite side was the same.
“Oh? Miss Rhodes?”
“Mr. Marcel?”
“Wow, I didn’t expect to see you here. It is… Aha.”
It was Camille who greeted her warmly. He smiled broadly and stopped talking, and suddenly hardened his expression as though he remembered something.
“He certainly is impressive enough to get you to come here.”
Camille seemed a little sad, and maybe even disappointed.
She didn’t know the circumstances, but she could see that he had come to a conclusion at will. Liv answered calmly, frowning.
“… I don’t know what you’re talking about.”
“That’s all right. There’s no one in Bueno who isn’t interested in that man. ”
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