Chapter: 1028

She realized that fact the moment she heard Fritz’s confession.

Fritz’s tense face began to darken in disappointment, as Gretel merely stared at him in silence.

“……I see. I’m sorry.”

It seemed that he interpreted Gretel’s silence as a refusal.

Gretel flinched and raised her hands.

“Oh no!”

“……yes?”

What should I say? Actually, I like you too?

As soon as she thought ‘I like you’, it felt like it was burning from her ears to her cheeks.

Is it because I have never been in a relationship?

Gretel opened her mouth with difficulty as she looked at his light green eyes eagerly.

“Me- Me too…….”

There’s no way that such a handsome man hadn’t been in a relationship. He’s the heir to the Dukedom.

But both of us are single now, so it’s okay to date for a while.

Even if she was feeling uncomfortable with Astelle’s older brother, it was fine if it was a short-term relationship.

“Me too…… I think I have the same feelings as you do.”

Before she could finish her words, Fritz grabbed her hand.

“Gretel.”

He slowly pulled her into his arms.

The two were so close that their breath could touch.

The teddy bear she was holding in her arms softly touched her chest.

Gretel met the light green eyes that were getting closer and closer, and she lightly closed her eyes.

The first kiss was short but intense and sweet.

Even amidst her racing heart, she convinced herself, ‘Everything will be fine.’

It’s just a brief romance.