Author's note: this is from Serina's point of view
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After Duke washed his hands at the villa, I examined him thoroughly and I relaxed only after confirming that he is unharmed.
"I told you I heal fast.", he said with a smirk. "Thank you for worrying about me."
"Dummy…", I huffed. "I was scared that you might get hurt."
Duke pulled me closer and kissed me on the lips once, twice, and I felt all my grumpiness dissolve into nothing, making me wonder what was bothering me just a second ago.
I was frustrated that Duke can pacify me with only a few kisses. Why am I so weak against him?
Next, we went to the kitchen to confirm that everything we bought arrived.
Duke wanted to prepare meat personally for grilling, so I offered him a hand.
The cook and one maid helped in sorting, cutting, chopping, and mixing while Duke made sure everything is done according to some recipes he kept in his head.
