The Duke's Son Claims He Won't Love Me Yet Showers Me with Adoration

That's all for today.

All of you learn things so quickly. You're amazing!

Let's all keep working hard together, all right?

Yes, ma'am!

Ms. Elsa, will you bring treats for us again?

Stop that!

Of course I will, Oliver.

But let's have our snacks after we've worked hard at our studies, all right?

Yes, ma'am.

Lady Elsa, thank you so much, truly.

Not at all. I'm glad that I can be of help.

Still, it would be nice to have more notebooks and quills and things, yes?

Professor Elsa!

Come play with us!

Yes, of course I will!

Yay! Let's play hide and seek!

The Duke's Son Claims He Won't Love Me, But Showers Me with Adoration

"Misunderstandings and Falsehoods"

Episode 8

I've started serving as a teacher at the children's home,

but I simply haven't been able to talk to my husband about it.

It's gotten very late.

But the children certainly were adorable again today.

There are those who are good at calculations...

those who are good at reading books...

those who draw lovely pictures...

To help them improve in what they're good at and accommodate where they lack...

I really would like to separate them by skill level and teach them that way.

I haven't found the right time before now,

but tonight, I'll be sure to consult with my husband about it.

Oh dear!

I-I'm so sorry!

Lord Jarmo!

You're not hurt, are you, Lady Elsa?

I'm so sorry. I wasn't paying enough attention.

Not at all.

Are you out alone today?

Yes. Actually, I'm teaching at a children's home at a church near here.

A children's home?

Then, you're a teacher for children you have no relation to?

Lady Elsa, you're quite the philanthropist.

Oh no, not really.

I enjoy playing with the children, that's all.

I believe your lady wife is at either the gardening shop or the church.

I see. Thank you.

She seems to be going out quite often of late.

I wonder if it's the season to transplant vegetables.

Look at how much I was able to harvest, Husband!

I wonder if Elsa will be surprised if I say,

"I finished work early, so I came to pick you up."

Husband! What brings you here?

Els—

Jarmo?

Why is he with Elsa?

I hate this.

Would you please choose your partners more prudently?

What about you? Stop bringing men into this house.

I hate this!

I hate this!

I hate this!

There, I've removed the scrap of paper, Lady Elsa.

Thank you. I'm so embarrassed.

I was playing with the children, you see?

It's starting to get dark. I'll walk you to the carriage stand.

That's very kind. Thank you.

By the way, does Julius know that you're working as a teacher, Lady Elsa?

Actually, I haven't been able to speak with him about it yet.

I just haven't found the right moment.

I see.

After hearing that report, I decided to see it for myself.

These two appear to be a friendly married couple, and yet...

as I thought, there's something that feels amiss.

Why was Jarmo with Elsa?

Is it for the Parnilla family?

Did he approach Elsa to get information about me?

If so, I have to assign guards to Elsa to protect her.

But, if...

if Elsa herself wants to see Jarmo...

if they've seen each other before now, too...

then I...

Husband, I'm sorry I'm home so late.

Do you need something?

What will you do for dinner?

If you're tired, I can bring you a light meal.

Unnecessary. I don't need anything tonight.

As you wish.

I'm worried.

I hope my husband isn't overly tired from his work.

Or could it be...

Have I made another clumsy blunder of some kind?

I wonder if I've caused my husband trouble in some way.

I thought my husband and I had grown a little closer, but...

What is it? What is it that I've done?

All right.

After last night's exchange, I haven't been able to speak with my husband,

so I'll make certain to do so at breakfast.

Good morning!

Good morning!

If you could, please use these.

Lady Elsa...

Lord Julius had to be at work early, so he's already left.

Oh, he did?

Then, I suppose I harvested a little too much.

It's all right. Why don't we pickle them in salt?

If you would, please.

Lady Elsa?

Will you be going to the garden again after this?

Yes.

But it will be cold today.

Touching the earth makes me feel calmer.

Watering, weeding, pruning, and thinning...

Perhaps it's because I know exactly what I'm supposed do.

What you're supposed to do?

In any case, as long as there's food, it's possible to live very happily!

I suppose so.

But, you're right. Today will be cold, won't it?

I'll go and spend my time reading a book.

Lady Elsa...

What am I supposed to do?

I just don't know.

Husband...

Ow...

Are you all right, Lord Julius?

I'm sorry.

I'm all ri—

I'll go and take a short break.

Understood.