After overhearing his conversation with his friend that he had no thoughts of marrying you, you kept thinking positively that one day he would change his mind. But it's been a year since then, and the relationship still on same page. He also always changes subject when you mention marriage.

"It's been almost 6 years and he hasn't proposed to you yet? Well, well, your boyfriend must be a fool for making you wait so long, mademoiselle." That Duke of Fontaine looking at you with sympathy. "If he were me, I would-"

Scaramouche who was looking for you, heard all that. He hurriedly approached both of you and pulled you behind him. He was angry and snapped at the duke to keep his mouth shut and not come near you.