Chapter 54 - - 54 : Taking responsibility
Although Leyla didn't show it, she was thoroughly distracted throughout the entire council meeting. She laughed, she talked, and she moved around, yet her focus was entirely on one person—the one and only Duke Herhardt.
'What is he doing here?'
Anyone who caught sight of Leyla's eyes would have to be blind not to notice the mix of curiosity and fear in them, as she studied Matthias's face intently.
Matthias attended the meeting as if his sole purpose was to mock her. The Principal, however, was excited with the surprise visit from the Duke, and even more delighted when Matthias agreed to develop the school further.
Unknown to the Principal, Matthias wasn't interested in anything related to the school. The same went for the meeting. What he was interested in was the woman seated in the far corner, trembling as she glanced periodically at him when she thought he wasn't looking.
"Miss Lewellin."
Matthias's smile softened at the sound of a teacher calling her name.
"Miss Lewellin?"
The teacher hesitantly called out her name again.
As one, everyone in the conference room turned to look at the owner of the name. Matthias followed suit. Leyla was standing still as stone in the corner of the classroom, much like a child being reprimanded. As Matthias continued to stare, Leyla fidgeted nervously, not quite managing to look away from his gaze.
"Ah....."