Chapter 163: A Room For Two
"In that case, we better get working on securing our rent," Rafael said, beaming nearly a little too brightly. Soleia merely nodded awkwardly by his side, completely unaware that the smile on his face was very much real, and his words were filled with all the sincerity and seriousness of the world.
’Duke Kinsley’ merely nodded and bade them farewell before turning to leave, whistling a merry tune under his breath as though he had not a single worry in this world. Considering the fat paycheck Rafael would soon give him, he certainly played the part of a wealthy man very well.
The moment he left, Soleia let out a loud breath of air. Her eyes were wide as she shook her head.
"Are the people in Raxuvia all this... enthusiastic about children?" she asked, slightly grimacing as she stared in the direction Oliver had gone.
Rafael merely smiled, pulling her toward the house.
"Come. How about we unpack, take a bath, and head into the village square in search of lunch?"
On command, Soleia’s stomach let out a rather unsightly grumble, and her face quickly reddened as she shielded her belly from view.
"I am a little hungry," she admitted. "But you’re right. I would like to take a bath first."
They had been on the road for far too long, and there was only so much washing in random lakes could do. Furthermore, they had left in such haste that Soleia hadn’t the time to pack any clothing, while Ralph had just escaped the dungeons before he went on the run. They weren’t prepared for travel, and the little gold that Ralph had left had to be stretched thin while journeying here.