Duke's residence

“Where’s Titus?” Asked Lady Vienna when Titus did not appear to greet her one morning.

“Sir Titus had returned to his home, my lady.” Said Roxy, brushing her hair as she sat by the vanity chair. 

Oh…“When will he be back?”

“Oh, he didn’t tell us about that, my lady. He didn’t inform you?” Roxy asked. 

“No…” She can’t help but feel sad. Titus never did this...he always tells her beforehand whenever he returns to his home. Did he get affected after what the emperor told him? She sighed, taking a mental note to ask how Titus feels lately. He only opens up to her sometimes. 

After going down to eat her breakfast, Roxy asked something, “When are you going to visit the duke, my lady?” 

Oh, that’s right. The duke. She’s forgetting about him these days. Her mind was too preoccupied with Titus. Smiling, she faced her maid. “Why? Do you miss your lover, Hux