Chapter 181

Riftan's fingers froze. Still lying on his lap, Maxi stared up at him as he watched the raindrops spatter the window. He seemed to be avoiding her gaze.

"I was nervous," he said bluntly. "Croyso Castle was not the most comfortable place for me."

Maxi blinked. Even as a low-ranking knight, Riftan had appeared more imposing and confident than any nobleman. Although his manner had lacked refinement, the air of aloofness that always shrouded him suggested he did not care for the opinions of others.

Maxi pursed her lips. "Y-You lie. How could a nervous person… be so haughty?"

"Was I haughty?" he asked, furrowing his brow.

Tilting her chin high, Maxi summoned the most arrogant expression she could. "You used to look at people like this… w-whenever someone spoke to you."

"I had no idea I looked so adorable," said Riftan, chuckling.

He lowered his head to plant a kiss on her pursed lips. Maxi frowned as she brushed away his hair that pricked her eyes.