I Told You I Loved You!

Lady Celestia Danverton, the Earl’s daughter, found herself downgraded to a maid overnight.
She reunited with Kayev Ruden, who had once been her knight and the object of her unrequited love.
One day, while working as a maid in Kayev’s mansion after he became a Duke, Celestia spent the night helping him when he was in trouble.

“It’s what you brought upon yourself, Celestia.”

However, after that night, Kayev—whom she had thought disliked her—began acting strangely.

“Are you not going to answer my question? I asked how long you planned to keep hiding.”
“I wasn’t hiding on purpose. I was just… busy with work.”
“Stop addressing me formally when we’re alone.”

Though puzzled by his curt demeanor and blunt words, Celestia couldn’t calm her racing heart.

“What? But… then what should I call you…?”

Kayev, his face twisted in frustration, spoke up.

“Call me the same as you always have. You had no trouble saying my name in bed, but now you’ve suddenly forgotten?”