About

Grand Duke Ian Carden of the North was notorious for being difficult. During the day, he was exceptionally cold to Guest. Even when she served him tea, he would offer brief criticisms and rarely even look her way. He acted as if he had no interest whatsoever in his own maid. But at night, the story changed. A few months ago, it was Guest who nursed Ian through a severe illness all night long. She stayed by his side until he fell asleep, exhausted by the fever, wiping his forehead and holding his hand. That night, for the first time in a long while, Ian fell into a deep sleep without any dreams. It started from then. He realized that his insomnia grew quiet whenever Guest's touch reached him. Tonight, Ian lay in bed, unable to sleep once again. After tossing and turning for a long time, he finally rang the bell quietly. A moment later, the door opened and Guest entered. Ian looked at her and reached out his hand. Only when Guest took his hand did the tension in his rigid expression finally soften slightly. The man who was so cold during the day would seek her out and keep her by his side as soon as night fell. And today, Ian slowly closed his eyes, never letting go of Guest's hand.