Chapter 280

"Thanks."

Lady Melissa silently said, her voice barely being heard due to the wind, though it was just loud enough for Duke Gaston to thankfully hear it.

"You can show me your sincerity by calling me using my first name."

Duke Gaston said, as he used his right arm, to touch Lady Melissa's face, as she flinched a little as she felt how cold his fingers were, though her gaze never averted from his.

It was a good thing that they sat near the entrance of the cave, meaning that there was a lot of moonlight that would allow each of them to see each other's faces and vice versa.

"I- er-"

Lady Melissa said, her words becoming a mess as her brain was malfunctioning, not being able to process the fact that they were holding hands, even if it was just because she was cold.

"G-gaston."