Chapter 64 - False Rumor [1]
"That's nonsense. And how could I possibly dare to pat Lady Eleanor's head?"
"Well, if you were lovers, wouldn't that be possible?"
"Yes, well. If we were lovers, then regardless of rank, it would indeed be possible."
"Uh-huh, right. Then when you graduate, are you going to become Alex Blackwell?"
"…Pardon?"
I didn't immediately understand what Layla meant.
But once I caught on, I let out a quiet sigh.
"And why exactly would my last name suddenly become Blackwell?"
"Huh? Isn't that how it works? When you get married, you usually take the surname of the higher-ranking side, don't you?"
"That's true, but your premise is wrong. I just told you that Lady Eleanor and I are not in that kind of relationship."
"Oh, right, right. You did say that. Sorry. I guess I just assumed it was true since everyone's saying it."
Layla laughed awkwardly.
Then, looking genuinely curious, she asked again.
