Grandpa Yofan was already seasoned and he could see through Axelle's heart with just a few interactions.
The little guy was scared. The little guy thought of himself as a burden, a lowly slave, and someone who shouldn't leave the mansion.
If he left, he would bring troubles.
The old man actually knew that Axelle's identity was dangerous for the family's well-being, but so what? Should he restrict Axelle, treating him like an exotic pet?
The guy might be a rare mixed-breed elf, he might be a slave, his background was fishy, but deep inside, the guy was just like any other living being.
No, in fact, he was like a frightened child.
He might look old, just like an uncle, but the smurf elf was still pure at heart, naive, cowardly, and kind.
He's exactly like a baby.
Ah, maybe Axelle and Ainsley's personalities were swapped or something.