Chapter 62: He Won't Be Coming Back

As dinnertime rolled around, Lilya stood awkwardly beside Alicia. Alicia let out a soft sigh, glancing at the array of dishes before her, but she had no appetite whatsoever. “Take the food away,” she said quietly. “I’m already full.” Lilya hesitated for a moment, unsure if she should. Sensing her reluctance, Alicia offered an explanation. “Even if you leave it, the Duke won’t be coming back tonight.” Lilya sighed deeply, as she was well aware of the Duke’s temperament. Alicia watched in silence as Lilya cleared the leftovers. Once everything was cleaned up, Alicia calmly said, “You don’t need to come here tomorrow to cook. I have caretakers assigned to help me. It’s too much trouble for you to keep coming and going.” Her words carried a subtle message—Alicia no longer wanted Lilya to monitor her. Alicia had long known that Lilya was acting as a spy for the Grand Duchess. No matter what happened here, Lilya would always report back. However, Alicia understood they had no ill inte