There were four places set at the dining table when Evalynn entered the hall. She had been permitted to take a few minutes to compose herself after Kenni's outburst and had spent the time cooling her nerves. Kirin had finally shown up and tried to help, but Evalynn had sent her to check on Kenni instead. She imagined the duke was still shaken by his outburst, though she wasn't entirely sure why. As a duke, outbursts when a lower noble slighted you were normal.
It's probably because it was in front of me. I wish he would pull himself together and come to dinner, though. I don't know if I can endure this without him by my side.
The table was set exactly as it had been since Kenni arrived at the mansion. The plates, the silverware, and even the pointless candelabras that were outshone by th
