Chapter 19 Drop The Status

Chapter 18: Drop The Status

I spent my early morning watering the flowers in Grant's garden using the watering pot. I was silently humming to distract myself as I had no escort here whenever I am inside in the manor. That is why Fuller was not with me.

"You look like a goddess in your state, Marchioness Anais."

I was a bit startled when I heard the voice of Duke Sylvester. I turned my head to see him as dashing as ever in his suit. He had a full dazzling smile on his lips as well that would make him stand out to the crowd.

"Your Grace!" I was surprised to see him. I immediately knelt before him. "Greetings! I didn't expect you to be here in the garden," I said as I lowered my head.

"Rise." I did what he told me. Then he approached me. "Is this what you do first thing in the morning, Marchioness Anais?"

I pursed my lips into a thin line upon hearing the way he called me. "Please just call me by my name, Your Grace. No need to address me with Marchioness. I am fine by my name…"