Chapter 1006 - Tea With The Duchess (1/2)

”Why a charity shop?” Rune asked in puzzlement.

Rose cleared her throat. ”Usually items that don't sell in stores are donated to a charity shop or sold through discount stores for people to buy cheaply. That's why we can get the same item for a low price.”

Rune laughed too at Rose's explanation. Ah ... that's right.

He didn't think that way. He was just happy to be able to wear clothes similar to Rose so that they looked like a couple.

”I don't mind,” said the young man lightly.

Rose nodded. ”Very well. If you are not ashamed, I will not be ashamed either.”

She then pulled Rune's hand to walk following her down from the second floor. The young man was of course very happy.

It's really very nice to be in Rose's country. Since his status here was as the girl's boyfriend, of course, Rose will always act affectionate with him.

They then walked hand in hand down the corridor on the second floor and down to the living room.

Rose took Rune to the side of the house and found her mother waiting for them on a pretty terrace decorated with lots of potted greenery, overlooking a large garden with a massive lawn.

On the terrace, there was a beautiful wooden table with several rattan sofas that had light blue cushions that looked very comfortable.

On the table, there was a teapot and three cups, as well as several plates of beautifully arranged pastries. Duchess Fournier's face beamed when she saw them coming.

She invited the two of them to sit on her left and right. Rune and Rose looked at each other then smiled and sat down.

Rune nodded. ”I've been resting, Your Grace. Thank you for providing a very comfortable room.”

”Ahh .. do not call me Your Grace. Just call me Ma'am,” said Duchess Fournier kindly.

Rune was pleased that Rose's mother was very friendly to him. He felt this was a very good start.

At first, he thought that as a woman from the upper classes, Duchess Fournier would act stiff or at least appear classy.

He heard from Rose how her mother from the beginning forbade Rose to fall in love with Leon because she thought that man was not equal to Rose, who was a Duke's daughter.

This caused Rune to have negative expectations for Duchess Fournier. He was ready to be ignored, or judged by the woman.

But it turns out, from the first time they met, the woman was warm and friendly to him. Duchess Fournier really looked like her daughter, both in appearance and personality.

”Uhm ... okay, Ma'am,” said the man with a shy smile. He thought Duchess Fournier would be a very lovely mother-in-law.