Chapter 63
Clear blue eyes, like a tranquil lake.
Confusion and joy mingled in those beautiful pupils, which he hadn’t seen in a long time.
Seeing the work kerchief tied around her head, it was clear that Lily was the honored guest who had been helping with the grape harvest.
“I just happened to stop by. What about you?”
When Khal, caught off guard, reacted bluntly, Lily replied with a slight pout.
“Helen here is a maid I became close with at Eri’s villa during the summer break. I heard they were short-handed, so I’ve been staying here for a few days helping with the grape harvest in exchange for their hospitality.”
“My lady, are you alright?”
Helen approached belatedly, clutching her stomach.
“I should be asking you that…. Honestly, your belly is so big, why did you come all the way out here?”
Lily sighed, pressing a hand to her forehead as if she couldn’t believe it.
Whimper!
Bagrova, who had knocked Lily over, hung its head in apology.
Thump!
Khal curled his index finger and lightly flicked Bagrova, then stroked its head.
“A-ah, my lady. More importantly, didn’t you pick too many?”
“I have to pick this much. It would be a shame to work so hard farming and then fail to harvest it.”
Lily put the grapes back into the basket and tried to lift it. However, seeing her trembling as she barely managed to hoist it….
Khal curled his index finger and tapped her on the head, just as he had done to Bagrova.
“Don’t treat me like Bava!”
Lily shouted in annoyance, but Khal wordlessly snatched the basket from her hands.
