''Miss, the duke is back,'' a young maid announced to Annalise, who was seated on a couch in a luxurious room. The interior was different from the small home that she and the duke bought together.
''Dante is back!'' She abruptly stood up, preparing to run to him, but his teasing voice stopped her.
''I am here, my love. There's no need to be so jumpy,'' Duke hayes appeared behind the maid with a doting smile on his face. The maid stood sideways with her gaze lowered to the ground. But if one should look closely, a warm smile appeared on her lips.
She went out and closed the door to give the couple privacy.
Annalise became teary as her eyes resembling the sparkling jade landed on him. She rushed into his arms immediately, and her arms went around his waist and secured him tight.
''I thought...I thought you wouldn't see me anymore.'' She sobbed loudly with her face buried in his chest, ''E-Everyone is saying that I am trouble a-and you are also insulted, d-dante.''
