"Er..." An awkward look appeared on Erwin's face, and he didn't know how to reply.

The question was so direct and blatant that he was at a complete loss for words.

Tears of dejection began to well up in Faya's eyes. "Can't I stay by your side, even just as a lover?"

For a man like Erwin, he was naturally very much receptive to the idea of having such a proactive lover by his side. However, he couldn't quite gauge her objective. In particular, her identity was rather sensitive as she was Onen's daughter, and he was unsure of whether she was harboring ulterior motives.

"But I already have a wife. Wouldn't it be very strange for you to stay by my side?" Erwin countered in an awkward voice, reflexively bringing up Onean as a shield.

"I know!" Faya said in a stubborn voice with tears swimming in her eyes. "I know your wife is extremely beautiful, and I know that I'll never be able to compare with her, but I just want to be by your side. I won't disrupt your relationship, all I want is to stay with you. You can treat me like a servant if you want. You don't know how much I've missed you since the tea party. All I want...