The Duchess and Adeline looked at each other in confusion. Just what did this boy plan to do? How would he survive? He was not going back to the orphanage, that was sure.
Everett didn't leave room for any questioning, he was firm in his decision. And the Duchess accepted it. If he was so sure about it, she wouldn't involve herself.
"If you are ever in need of the title in the future, the offer will always stand." That was the only piece of kindness she could offer.
Adeline learnt from the knights that her father sent them, he seemed to have a sixth sense about when his daughter might get into trouble. Adeline didn't mind, in fact, she was happy to get some extra protection.
After what happened the other day, she didn't want to take any chances. As much as she hated to admit, she wasn't strong.
