chapter 70

The Grand Duke, who had been sipping his tea and reading the newspaper, immediately looked up and asked.

 

"Oh, it's nothing… just…"

 

Eileen stammered, offering a vague excuse as she hurriedly focused on her asparagus. But the Grand Duke's gaze remained fixed on her, and he spoke again.

 

"Be honest, Eileen."

 

"…It's just that… it's bothering me," Eileen confessed, her face flushing with embarrassment.

 

"Maybe it's because of the ointment…"

 

Since that day, the Grand Duke had examined Eileen's condition daily. He would part her legs, inspect the area, and apply the ointment without fail.

 

Despite his incredibly busy schedule, the Duke meticulously divided his day to attend to these matters. He personally ensured that the ointment was applied, even if it meant waking Eileen from her sleep at dawn.