Chapter 430 - Web Of Lies Part 3 (1/2)

*UNEDITED*

”I can't believe this, why did you enter without knocking?” Lyn had quickly gotten changed. Since she did not have time to dry herself, the clothes ended up sticking to her body. She wrapped a towel around her knowing this would at least help cover her body up. ”Are you a pe-”

Rhys interjected and she saw his expression, he looked conflicted. A mixture of annoyance or was it confusion? ”What on earth are you talking about? I came here because you called for me?”

”What are you talking about, I didn't call for you.”

Rhys sat down on the edge of her bed. ”Are you sure? I can show you some evidence.”

At that comment, Lyn covered her mouth. It's true she called for help earlier, but she didn't mention any specific names. Could it be that she unconsciously called out Rhys name? It wouldn't be the first time that has happened. But even then, Lyn didn't think he would be able to detect it.

”Using magic, I noticed it,” Rhys mumbled. ”Are you going to hide over there forever?”

Lyn still stood at the bathroom door, and while it was opened slightly so she could see him. He couldn't see her very well. Her thoughts broke off when Rhys stood up and walked over.

”Well whatever, I know what I heard. But you,” Rhys trailed off. ”If I wanted to see your figure less body, I would have done so a long time ago. I've had plenty of chances.”

Indeed he makes a point there, but does he have to talk like that for?

”I just wanted to make sure you were alright Lyn. Sorry for being awkward about it.”

'He seems sincere…' Lyn awkwardly opened the door. It shocked her when he saw him standing directly in front of her. Lyn averted her gaze and looked down on the ground.

Rhys, however, cupped her cheeks, ”I brought you something, the herbs I mentioned last time. Lately, you can't sleep right?”

”Rhys, I've also got something for you,” she pointed to her desk on the side. There were several scrolls in a row.

”Why? Knowing it would not benefit you?”

That's true.

It's human nature to be selfish, to desire something after you've done someone a favour. But even so, despite that being the case… ”Because I'd want to,” Lyn replied vaguely.

Why would you want to?”

”I'm not entirely sure. This situation has a lot of assumptions. I'm obviously not your friend and I obviously can't help you with your work. There is nothing I can do for you,” she trailed off when she realized something. Something weird has been happening to her chest. It felt warm and constructed before and now there is nothing but pain. Her eyes widened when his grip on her waist tightened.

He didn't need to say anything, it's obvious what he was thinking. Rhys is a fool, how can this be enough? When he has done so much for her sake? Even though he is in such a bad condition. He went ahead and did something reckless for her again. ' He was carrying medical herbs when we found him'. Medical herbs...for her condition, he went all the way out there and exposed himself to danger.

If this was someone she didn't care about, none of this would affect her. But still.., ' You are not defined by your power'. That one line. It felt like it saved her. Lyn reaches over and placed her hand on his face, brushing his red locks with her fingers in the process. ” Can you see right now?”

”No. But I can feel your warmth.”

”Is this request something that's difficult to accomplish?” Lyn wanted to ask him something else. Is there anything she can do? Can she help him?

”It's nothing major, it will be done soon”.

”I see that's good.”

Rhys bent down, ”So, can I kiss you now?”