Chapter 56 Disguised Generosity

• The audacity of the question rendered Milicent momentarily speechless. Her gaze lingered on him for an extended moment, grappling with the turmoil. Despite her best efforts, words failed to form on her lips. As the memory of his assistance from the previous night flooded her thoughts, a wave of gratitude washed over her, prompting her to bow her head in acknowledgment, unable to meet his gaze.
• "Anyway, thank you."
• Again.