Chapter 95: You’re Really Embarrassing
"Ah?"
Hearing Leah’s bold words, even Leon, a seasoned veteran in such matters, froze. This was only their second meeting—wasn’t this moving a little too fast?
"Ah! That’s not what I meant. I’m saying your clothes are wet and dirty. Take them off so I can clean them for you. Just your shirt." Leah quickly realized the ambiguity in her words and rushed to clarify.
"Oh, that’s what you meant. It’s fine. I was going to take a bath when I got back anyway."
Leon didn’t mind at all. One perk of farm life was that he’d gotten used to having dirt on him. That didn’t mean he was unhygienic—he still bathed every day—but his tolerance for dirty clothes had definitely increased.
"But it bothers me seeing you like this. It’s not that I dislike you, I just feel uneasy if I don’t do something to thank you after you’ve helped me so much," Leah insisted.
"Didn’t you say you’d give me that carving once you finished? Doesn’t that count as thanks?" Leon teased.
"That’s different." Leah said seriously, "Giving you the carving is because you gave me the experience of working with aged hardwood. Washing your clothes is to thank you for helping me bring that piece back."
"This cup of tea is thanks enough." Leon raised the floral tea in his hand. It was sweet, fragrant, and left a lingering floral scent in his nose after drinking. He really liked it.