Under Han Zhan's deliberate guidance, Marianne's vigilance towards Lady Dais increased significantly.
They returned to the garden, where Lady Dais sat with a faint, enigmatic smile, looking at the two of them.
Her eyes seemed to see through one's soul, causing Marianne to feel a subtle chill.
"Where have you two been?" Lady Dais asked, resting her head on her crossed hands, with a tone filled with hidden meaning. "Does it really take that long to change clothes?"
"We…" Marianne was caught off guard by the question, her hands fidgeting as she sought a plausible explanation.
"Were you in such a hurry?" Lady Dais suddenly spoke again, in a tone that was mocking yet teasing, "Wasn't it just a kiss? Did you have to fool around in the daytime again?"
"Marianne, I didn't realize your desires were even stronger than mine."
"???"
Marianne and Han Zhan exchanged a glance.
They wanted to refute, but seemed to find that this might indeed be the best reason.
