Mr. Rien cleverly shifted the topic from "family tension" back to the criticism of the luxurious lifestyle of nobles, encouraging everyone to join in the discussion.
During this, Shard and Matilda rarely spoke up, instead whispering to each other. Everyone understood that they were trying to ease family tension, but in reality, the conversation went like this:
"Is it necessary to talk about such things?"
"Hmm... probably necessary."
This was Miss Maid's little "revenge" for the Outlander's "indiscreet" behavior in her family's manor.
Seeing Shard's slightly embarrassed expression, she felt she might have gone too far, but at the same time, she felt the man in front of her seemed less distant.
He was no different from ordinary people, with his own embarrassments and various feelings. He wasn't special at all.
