Meeting Point (1)

That's right. This was the reaction Andrew should have had when someone said something bad about Duchess Eleonora. Instead of feeling scared, Demian felt very happy. He didn't have to wonder if Andrew really sincerely loved Duchess Eleonora.

"Answer me... what did you just say?" Andrew was shaking Demian now.

However, Demian calmly removed his hand from Andrew and he patted Andrew's chest to calm down. "I thought you only admired her for a moment. However, the truth is no! I'm glad that you're not just playing around. At your age, you shouldn't be playing around anymore. Especially since you are the leader of the family, my lord!"

Andrew looked down, unclear of what he saw on the floor. "She'll probably hate me now!" he said honestly.

"Who would hate you? Duchess?"

"I was a bit wishy-washy that day and I think I hurt her!" said Andrew quietly. However, the hall was so quiet that the needle falling to the floor could be heard echoing in the room.