Chapter 45: You Must Make It for Me

Lilya, the housekeeper, let out an almost imperceptible sigh and deliberately exaggerated Alicia’s condition. “Duke, I noticed something seemed very off with the Duchess today. As soon as she came back from outside, she went straight to her room to sleep. When I first saw her, she looked so pale and clearly very unwell.” “I believe the Duchess’s condition might be more serious than it appears. Perhaps you should come home—your presence might make her feel much better.” Hearing this, Charles began to feel an urge to check on Alicia’s condition. He wanted to understand why she had been feeling nauseous and unwell all day. However, he suddenly remembered his earlier commitment to Yolanda to have dinner with her. Tired, Charles rubbed his temples. The lingering exhaustion, nausea, and dizziness had worn him down. After weighing the options, he ultimately decided to keep his promise to Yolanda, as she still held a significant place in his life. When Charles informed Lilya that he would