Chapter: 1029

It’s just a fleeting love affair that will naturally end over time, like snow melting on its own after winter.

She really thought so then.

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The work in the South has become a honeymoon between the two of them.

The two thoroughly hid their relationship from servants and workers.

It was Gretel who spoke first about keeping their relationship a secret from those around them.

She is a commoner pharmacist, but her partner is the duke and the empress’ brother.

If rumors spread about this, Fritz would suffer more than herself.

‘It’s a relationship that might not last forever, so there’s no need to take the risk.’

When she brought it up, Fritz stared at her as deep as a dark lake and accepted.

“Fine. Let’s keep our relationship a secret from everyone.”

He kept his promise.

The people in the mountains seemed to have noticed the relationship between the two at first glance.

However, no one whispered or gave strange glances to Gretel.

No one mentioned or implied their relationship.

Perhaps Fritz had kept them quiet to some extent.

Even after coming to the capital, the two often met while avoiding public attention.

Still, after coming to the capital, the number of times they met gradually decreased.

Fritz had to work hard every day, completing work that had been delayed due to his long stay in the mountains.

Gretel was also busy with work at the herbal school, so the two couldn’t meet as often as before.

They only had time to see each other’s faces occasionally.

But lately, Gretel had been avoiding going out with him because of mounting fatigue.

Nevertheless, Fritz became a faithful and affectionate lover to Gretel whenever he had time. Like spending time with her amidst his busy schedule, and sometimes bringing her gifts.

Gretel also liked meeting him.

She liked Fritz’s gentle personality and his friendly and meticulous consideration.