The Black-haired Noblewoman, Who Disguised Herself, Seems To Have Been Doted On While Serving As The Caretaker For The Duke Who Dislikes Women - Episode 17

The next morning. I slowly woke up to the delightful chirping of cute little birds and the brightness surrounding me.

Damn it…!! I overslept…!?

I abruptly sat up reflexively, looked around, and suddenly recalled everything from yesterday. Then, I let out a big sigh of relief and, without thinking, collapsed back onto the bed.

That’s right… I don’t have to dye my hair jet black and work from before dawn until midnight anymore…

I had already been kicked out of the Everly family. And fortunately, I was taken in by the Duke of Harrington, Lloyd Harrington, the head of this Harrington estate.

“……”

Even though I woke up, it feels like I’m still in a dream. The sheets are so soft and smooth, it feels like I’m on a cloud, and my body, having received plenty of nutrients last night, is full of energy. I’m not sluggish at all, and there’s no dizziness. Above all, my head feels light and it’s incredibly pleasant.

I gently ran my fingers through my hair. …It’s unbelievably smooth. It’s not sticky or itchy.

Just one night after leaving the Earl of Everly’s mansion, I felt as if I had begun to walk a completely different life. My spirits were so high that I couldn’t help but want to shout.

And then, once again, I remember the Duke of Harrington, who saved me yesterday. A great sense of gratitude and respect for him swelled up within me.

Duke Lloyd Harrington…… What a compassionate and wonderful person he is……! If I hadn’t met him, I might have collapsed in the forest and died by now. I could have been attacked and eaten by beasts…… To have met such a kind person by chance at that moment and to have been saved……

With the Duke of Harrington’s divine appearance, it almost seemed as if he truly was a messenger of God. At least in my eyes, he had become more noble and wonderful than anyone else.

A night had passed since the tumultuous day, and as I was now able to think more calmly than yesterday, my feelings of gratitude towards Duke Harrington had intensified even more.

I really need to repay their kindness properly…! To the Duke, of course, to Amanda-san who is so kind to me, and to Curtis-san as well. They let me stay in such a magnificent mansion and provide me with a life without any hardships. I have to make sure to be of service to them in return!

With that determination, I energetically got out of bed and stood up with a leap, and in my mind, I saw the figure of the Duke of Harrington, shining with a halo. I couldn’t just relax and take it easy. I wanted to show my gratitude to the person who saved my life and welcomed me with such kindness.

Still… Ah, how light my body feels…

I was moved as I took a step or two towards the table on the carpeted floor to have a glass of water. My body felt completely different from what it was until yesterday. I realized how important it is for the body to eat until full and sleep soundly.

As I drank the water I poured into the glass, increasingly grateful to the Duke, the door to the room opened hesitantly.

“Oh, good. You’re awake. Good morning, Michelle. Did you sleep well?”

“Oh, Amanda! Good morning. Yes, very much! Thank you so much for everything yesterday.”

When I greeted her so cheerfully, Amanda smiled as if relieved and came over to me.

“Wow. You look like a completely different person from yesterday. Your complexion is good, and your expression is bright. I’m really glad.”

Amanda, who placed her hand on my cheek and peered into my face with joy, looks just like an angel. Are only God’s messengers living here? It’s a wonderful mansion.

While feeling deeply moved by such thoughts, I asked the angel in front of me.

“Um… Is His Grace the Duke of Harrington in his room? Or perhaps in his office? I would like to greet him this morning. I also want to thank him again for yesterday…”

Then, Amanda-san replied casually.

“If it’s your husband, he already left for work early in the morning. He’s such a busy person, so I don’t think it’s necessary to greet him every morning. As long as you greet him properly when you see him.”

“Is… is that so?”

It feels like I’m disappointed and apologetic at the same time.

Is it okay for me, the freeloader, to be taking it easy?

Moreover, even though the duke is so seriously injured…

I hope you don’t push yourself too hard…

As I was thinking about such things, Amanda-san gently smiled and said.

“Are you able to eat breakfast? Once you’re ready, shall we move to the dining hall?”