Chapter 93

When he merely swept his wet hair once, the shape of his bones and tendons leading to the back of his hands and forearms, his nape and shoulders, his back and the waist were clearly visible. Just as he couldn't immerse himself because of his back injury, the surface of the bath tickled his knees and shins. The water drops on his elbows dipped onto his firm thighs. His figure was was like a picture. His masculine but not rough build was better than the exotic sculpture she once saw and admired.

"… Marianne!"

Marianne came to her senses suddenly after hearing his voice.

"Oh, I'm sorry. I was afraid you were very sick again…"

While saying so, her gaze was fixed on him.

As a normal lady, she would have immediately turned or left the room. Or, she would not have pushed the deputy chamberlain aside to come in forcibly.

Eckart looked at Marianne while narrowing his eyebrows.

"… Why are you looking at me so intensely even after you said you were sorry?"

"Ah..."