#13. On a Night Like This, When the Stars Twinkle (2)

“M-My lady!”

Eleonore suddenly dashed up the stairs, with Eugenie hurrying after her.

“C-Careful! What if you fall running up the stairs like that, my lady?!”

“I-I don’t know! So stop following me! You too, Eugenie!”

“Oh, honestly, my lady, wait!”

“Eek!”

Though she still wasn’t used to her high heels, Eleonore swayed so violently that her delicate body nearly toppled over. Yet she stubbornly kept her balance and darted around the corner.

Eugenie looked startled, but as soon as her lady disappeared from sight, she resumed the chase.

The winner of their ensuing pursuit was Eleonore, who slammed her bedroom door shut right in Eugenie’s face.

Having lost her prey right before her eyes, Eugenie knocked on the large wooden door, disappointment plain in her eyes...