Reborn of Kate by Isla Rainfield

Chapter 23 He Set the Rules

Kate remained silent, simply embracing Eric tightly, gradually calming the emotions swirling within her. Eric stood still, allowing her to hold onto him for ten minutes.

Throughout this time, Summer Estate fell into silence, with the servants stealing glances at the embracing pair before quickly averting their eyes.

Only when Kate composed herself and released him did Eric softly inquire, “What’s the matter?”

Taking a deep breath, Kate spoke with a touch of sorrow. “I woke up and you were gone. I was frightened.”

A flicker of surprise crossed Eric’s eyes, never expecting such a response from Kate. She had rushed out in a panic, all because she hadn’t seen him upon waking up?

“Eric.”

Sniffling, Kate’s voice was gentle, almost disbelieving, “Could you come to Summer Estate every day to sleep with me from now on?”

Eric said nothing.

Eric gazed steadily at Kate, meeting her cautious eyes with a hint of anticipation, and nodded. without hesitation. “Of course.”

A smile graced Kate’s face as she couldn’t resist leaning in to plant a quick kiss on Eric’s cheek. “Honey, you’re so kind!”

tightened, his eyes deepening as he focused on Kate’s bare feet. Without a word, he

Eric’s neck, allowing him to carry her to the living room sofa. He knelt down and slipped a pair of slippers onto

And then something happened.

shattered the

his gaze. They spotted a middle–aged maid at the kitchen door, clad in an apron,

cold stare, the maid

flickered in Eric’s eyes as he spoke in

maid hastened to

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actions. She scrutinised the maid, her tone tinged with suspicion

to Kate.

captured Eric assisting her with

maid, Kate remarked

turned cold, “However, taking photos in the Summer Estate goes against the rules.

staring at Kate in disbelief as she tried to explain, “Madam,

“Enough!”

frosty, “The rules were established by Mr. Eric. Do you