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Duval added, Not just any girl is suited for Our Lord

"No, I suppose not," Elle said before she shook her head "But I could have saved you the hope"

You do not intend to fall in love? Emele timidly asked

"No, but thanks to my profession as an indentured servant to the crown I have certain prejudices against the royal family"

Ehness is very different from his family

"I’m not so sure about that," Elle ain, but Duval pushed her slate down presented his We thank you for your honesty In spite of what appears to be ulterior motives, we have enjoyed your stay at Chanceux Chateau

Emele read Duval’s slate and nodded

Elle smiled "Thank you, both of you I really will miss you"

E out to embrace Elle

"You’ll crush your dress," Elle reed Elle closer

Elle was thankful Duval made a swift exit and Emele retreated to tend to the fire after theher time to collect herself

Chapter 10

Stranded

"It is too early for dinner I trust you have a reason for closeting us here?" Elle said the following day when Severin led her into the eh theseas I am apart from you My servants have set themselves in a panic since your departure has been secured If we are together they will undoubtedly leave us alone"

"That fails to explain e’re in the dining roo her crutches

Severin took up his normal seat at the head of the table His back was to the fire and he set a stack of papers on the table where a bowl of a cut up, golden fruit was stationed "The dining rooet physical exercise in"

"I hope, Severin, that you are referring to the rehabilitation of ," Elle said

"Of course I a to?"

Elle used a crutch to point at the dining table "The fact that I gorge ?"

The corners of Severin’s lips curled for a moment "In any case, you should walk around the rooood practice"

"I ithout Eet to read your letters in peace It is a good exchange," Elle said, leaning her crutches against the table

"Go walk," Severin ordered, i himself in his work