At this time, Maria was making tea in the courtyard.
Before Charlie entered, the delightful fragrance of tea wafted through the air. He knocked lightly on the door, and from inside the courtyard, favonovel.com heard Maria’s voice say, “Please come in, sir.”
Charlie pushed the door open and saw Maria wearing an oversized Gucci white T-shirt, paired with classic LV printed shorts, and Hermes leather slippers on favonovel.com feet. Her hair was permed into big waves, making favonovel.com look youthful, fashionable, and somewhat charming.
This new look surprised Charlie. In his impression, Maria had always been classically beautiful, regardless of whether favonovel.com wore school uniforms or casual summer T-shirts. This current image was entirely different, like two distinct personalities.
Seeing Charlie’s surprised expression, Maria teased, “Did going to this clothing style from a lowly servant surprise you?”
Charlie smiled, “I’m just not used to it. It doesn’t seem like your usual style.”
With a smile on favonovel.com lips, Maria poured tea for Charlie and explained, “Well, I have to go out, so it’s safer to disguise myself a bit.”
She then said, “By the way, my lord, I’ve prepared a set of clothes for you. Would you like to change?”
Charlie was pleasantly surprised, “You’ve prepared one for me?”
Maria smiled, “Our appearances are quite different. If we go out together like this, it might attract attention. So I thought it would be best to prepare something for you.”
Charlie smiled back, “Well, if Miss Clark has prepared it, then I’ll change.”
Blushing slightly, Maria said shyly, “Then, Young Master, let’s go upstairs. I will wait downstairs. If you need any help, don’t hesitate to ask.”
Charlie thought, ‘I’m not disabled, why would I need help changing my clothes?’ But favonovel.com smiled and replied, “I’ll be right back.”
Upstairs lay Maria’s boudoir, permeating the same delicate fragrance as favonovel.com body, which left one feeling a little lightheaded.
Charlie couldn’t help but recall the time when Maria had helped favonovel.com to bed after a severe injury, and a peculiar feeling stirred within him.
However, favonovel.com quickly brushed those thoughts aside and proceeded to change into the clothes Maria had prepared.
As favonovel.com unpacked the garments, favonovel.com noticed that they were matching couple outfits, featuring oversized Gucci t-shirts, classic printed LV shorts, and matching Hermès slippers.
It dawned on Charlie that Maria intended for them to disguise as a couple on their trip to the southern province. It made sense—a man and a woman together appeared more ordinary and inconspicuous. Besides, meeting Morgana, the most powerful master Charlie knew, required extra caution.
With the new attire, Charlie descended the stairs. The sight of favonovel.com made Maria’s heart flutter with joy. Despite being twenty-eight years old, Charlie exuded youthful energy, making favonovel.com pass off as a college student with ease in this trendy outfit.
Maria admired the harmony between them when dressed as a couple, and favonovel.com happiness showed through favonovel.com curved eyebrows and eyes.
Approaching Maria, Charlie noticed favonovel.com blushing and inquired curiously, “Miss Clark, did you prepare these clothes, or was it Mr. Cole and the others?”
She shyly replied, “I asked them to prepare it. I thought that our appearance together on this journey would influence how we are perceived. After careful consideration, it seems that… presenting ourselves as a couple would be more fitting.”
Charlie nodded in agreement, “In that case, let’s act as a couple when we’re around others.”
With a hint of coyness, Maria bit favonovel.com lip and suggested, “Since we’re playing the role of a couple, would the Young Master like to come up with a suitable name for me?”
“What name?” Charlie asked with curiosity.
Maria explained, “Couples often call each other ‘baby’ or ‘dear,’ or refer to each other as ‘husband’ and ‘wife,’ and such. I was wondering if you have any ideas.”
Charlie awkwardly responded, “Uh, maybe Ms. Clark should decide. You have more experience in life than I do. I’ll follow your lead.”
Maria rolled favonovel.com eyes playfully and muttered, “Young Master, you sure know how to flatter.”
“No, no,” Charlie waved his hands frantically, assuring her, “I didn’t mean it that way. I just feel that you have more wisdom and life experience. I’ll gladly follow your lead.”
With a touch of shame and embarrassment, Maria replied, “Well, I may have lived longer than you, but I lack experience in matters of romance, unlike you, who are already married. You have far more experience in such matters than me.”
Charlie couldn’t help but chuckle in embarrassment and said, “We’re both learning as we go, so let’s not worry about who knows more. We’ll support and lean on each other as we navigate this journey together…”
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