"Would you like some?" Merlin offered her his unopened bun.
Margaret hesitated for a moment, but the memory of its delicious taste came back to her.
Swallowing, she nodded shyly. Merlin chuckled as he shook the bun.
"If you want it, just take it," he said casually.
Without hesitation, Margaret stood up and walked over. After picking it up, she paused for a moment before whispering softly, "Thank you..."
"[Ding! The heroine Margaret's affection increased by 10 points! Current affection: 15 points! Cheer up, Master!]"
The system notification echoed in his mind, making Merlin smile despite himself.
'Looks like my efforts are starting to pay off,' he muttered with a soft chuckle.
Margaret quickly turned to go back to her seat, but her steps halted when Merlin called out.
"Instead of eating alone, how about you eat with me?"
He patted the empty spot on his right.
Margaret was silent for a moment before giving a small nod and sitting down beside him.
