Could it be too early?

The tutoring session was set for the afternoon, though no specific time was mentioned. Morwenna figured since it was already 1 PM, it should count as afternoon. So, she knocked on the door.

The butler, who always seemed to force a smile, answered.

Upon seeing Morwenna, a flicker of genuine joy crossed the butler's face. "Ms. Winslet, you're here! Please, come in."

Feeling slightly embarrassed, Morwenna apologized, "I hope I'm not too early."

"Not at all, not at all. It's perfectly fine."

Why would it be too early? Just yesterday, Claude had inquired about his tutor.

It was the first time he had shown willingness to interact with outsiders. The butler had been astounded.

Had he known Claude would be so receptive, he might have scrapped the weekend breaks in the contract.

Another day without his tutor, Claude would've torn the house down.

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to the same

youth tried anything, she was prepared to dodge. But opening the door this time,

through the sliver at the outside world. He looked like a prisoner in a cage,

twinge of

he had faced too much scrutiny and

his pale gray eyes meeting Morwenna's, as if she

gaze, he didn't lash out or

avoid being restrained, keep calm. You won't be

Claude remained silent.

that today

on Morwenna. "Aren't you here to get

to reality, Morwenna replied,

was in a

trouble from him, Morwenna felt relieved, and her tone during the lesson

knocked and brought in a platter

head down, not daring to meet

so, Claude seemed

eyeing the pastries, looking absolutely

only had breakfast and,

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