Kyle stood before the bedroom, raised his hand to push open the door, then paused after some thought and turned toward Blue's room instead.
On the first floor of the Secondary Castle, he found Blue, dressed in a maid's uniform, closing her door.
Hearing his footsteps, Blue turned around, and a smile suddenly appeared on her serious face.
She placed a hand over her abdomen and bowed. "Master, welcome back."
Kyle walked to Blue's side, reached out to pat her head, and asked, "Have things been alright lately?"
"Everything has been well."
Enjoying her master's touch, Blue closed her eyes and answered softly.
Kyle withdrew his hand, pushed open the door, and entered the room. The floral fragrance drifting through the air made him feel quite comfortable.
Seeing her master enter her room, Blue's heart gave an uncontrollable leap before she quickly followed him inside.
With his hands behind his back, Kyle examined the furnishings. Apart from a few necessities, there were almost no decorations. He walked to the window, opened it, and looked at the plant blooming with vivid flowers in the pot. Reaching out to touch one, he found its petals very soft.
"You've cultivated it well."
A smile appeared on Blue's face. "Thank you for your praise, Master."
Kyle turned around and leaned against the window, staring into Blue's eyes.
In the quiet atmosphere, Blue could not help asking, "Master, is there something on my face?"
"No." Kyle smiled. "I was just wondering whether I had been too strict with you in the past, to the point that you never had any private time of your own."
Hearing this, Blue shook her head. "Master, you were not strict with me."
"Come here."
Upon hearing her master's words, Blue walked over without hesitation.
Looking at Blue, who was