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!”

throat tightened, his eyes deepening as he focused on Kate’s bare feet.

her arms around Eric’s neck, allowing him to carry her to the living room sofa. He

And then something happened.

shattered the intimate

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

stare, the maid forced

disdain flickered in Eric’s eyes as he

to

He Set

Finished

the maid, her tone tinged with suspicion as she

approaching, trembling as she handed the phone to Kate.

examined the photo on the phone. It captured Eric assisting her with the slippers. The image exuded

Kate remarked calmly, “You

cold, “However, taking photos in the Summer Estate goes against the rules. Are you openly defying

faltered, staring at Kate in disbelief as

“Enough!”

frosty, “The rules were established by Mr. Eric. Do you have an issue with