The Summer Nights at the Earl’s Estate

「Dear Earl Godwin.」

After her father’s passing, Cecilia had been busy managing the household affairs as the head of the family.

One day, she received a letter containing money.

The sender of the letter was a man named Ethan Hoffman, who had been supported by her father since his time.

As a token of gratitude, he had sent his entire first salary.

“This man is unnecessarily upright and conscientious. I suppose that’s typical of a professional soldier.”

Curious about Ethan, Cecilia impulsively invited him to her estate.

And the moment she saw Ethan stepping down from the carriage—

‘Can a person even look like that?’

She was overwhelmed with a feeling she had never experienced before but tried hard to compose herself.

However…

“I fell in love at first sight.”

“Tomorrow… you might regret this. I can only promise you one night, nothing more, Ethan.”

“I understand.”

On a night when the two were drinking alone, Ethan’s confession led them to spend an impulsive night together.

Even though Cecilia knew Ethan was not a suitable match for her, she found herself irresistibly drawn to him.

“Hold me more. Tighter… until I can’t think of anything.”

“I will. Until you’re satisfied.”

The time granted to them was only one summer.

Within that limited time, they came together countless times, deepening their feelings for each other…