For a mont, Damian looked at with a skeptical look.
Then he asked .
And do you like her Majesty too?
Absolutely! Who in the world doesnt like our Majesty, the Empress!
I shouted as I pumped my clenched fists in the air.
Damian wore an upset expression when he heard that.
Of course, he muttered.
Hey! Whats wrong with that?
Either way, I continued with what I had to say.
Im happy that his Highness is considerate of Her Majesty and . However
I paused for a mont.
Whenever I encountered his thoughtful side, I felt a mixture of admiration and remorse.
Because I knew his desperation.
Damian was afraid wed abandon him.
I, for one, dont want to see His Highness in pain or sickness. That includes her Majesty too.
I placed my hand over his hand, grasping it.
Damian didnt take his hand away. He just quietly closed his eyes.
I ant what I said.
Damians been through so much, imprisonnt, loneliness, sickness, and pain.
So Id like you to treat your body with a little more respect. Got it?
Still, what if it gets difficult because youre close to
Hey, hey. So what if it gets a little harder? With a heart that likes his Highness so much, I can overco it all.
I teased him a little.
Damian slightly lowered his head, averting my gaze. The redness on his cheeks however was very telling.
Hmm, Damians a bit shy, isnt he?
I opened with a cheeky smile.
Your Highness.
Yes?
Do you like that much? Your face is as red as a ripe tomato.
Damian, who would usually crack up at my jokes, was awfully quiet for so reason.
Thats odd.
I lowered my head slightly, looking Damian in the eyes.
Dont tell youre gonna get mad at a joke?
I know youre not that sensitive.
of course.
What?
I like you a lot.
Lifting his head, Damian answered as he looked straight at .
With a much more determined voice than usual, I was slightly taken aback.
Well, thank you for liking backbut why the serious voice all of a sudden?
Damian swallowed his saliva as he continued speaking.
And even if you cant be with anymore.
cant be with you?
I stared at Damian with a dumbfounded expression.
He licked his lips for a second before finishing his words with all the strength he could muster.
I will still like you.
He tried to pretend he was confident but his voice was already wavering.
Oh, no way.
I blinked both my eyes.
Isis it because I received an adoption offer from the Duke?
Damian jerked his head the other way instead of answering.
After a while.
He opened his mouth cautiously.
To be family with the Duke of Rochester is a great opportunity for you.
Um, your Highness?
The Empress cares for you, the Duke of Rochester secretly adores you.
Damian who seed to be conflicted for a mont looked in the eyes.
Let go, Lize.
.what?
Wear nice clothes, eat delicious food, sleep in a comfortable bed, look at pretty twings
Damian blurred his words at the end.
Biting his lips till they bled, Damian mumbled under his breath.
I wish I could live like that.
But Im going to turn down the offer.
WHATT?!
Damian gaped at as if he heard sothing extraordinary.
Wait, why are you so surprised?
Did I say sothing I couldnt again?
I shrugged off Damians reaction.
Ive thought it through.
W-What happened?
The Empress has the Duke, mbers of the Imperial palace, and as well.
Those desperate scarlet eyes were completely fixed on .
Damian before was like an abandoned, defeated puppy
Now hes like a puppy thats hopeful its owner will return.
Damian looks cute but so miserable at the sa ti.
I smiled bitterly and continued.
But Im the only one you have.
Lize.
How could I leave his Highness behind?
I wrapped a bandage around Damians fingertip, smiling tenderly.
I was sincere.
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