Chapter 38 Faking her burned face (1/2)

”I was the one that told grandpa.” Richard came forward from behind. ”Elder sister, I saw you a few days ago and your face was as smooth as a baby's.”

”W-what? Nonsense!” Elizabeth yelled in defense.

”Then why not take off your bandage princess Elizabeth.” Leon interjected. ”You can clear your name from their allegations after we see your wound.”

”Nonsense!” Veronica yelled. ”If you open the bandage then the wound will get infected. You are asking this of my sister to ruin her face, don't you?”

Veronica stepped forward and defended her younger sister.

”Richard, son. Are you sure of what you saw? Maybe you were just mistaken.” The queen sweet talked her son. But Richard stood firm with resolve.

”I am sure of what I saw.” Richard said. ”I was going to Elizabeth's courtyard to surprise her with a visit. I knew she was recovering from her burns so I got some ointment from the royal physician Dr. Alexander. But who knew my sister didn't need it.”

”What? When did you visit?” Elizabeth asked worriedly. ”Maybe you saw it by mistake. Sometimes the lighting in my courtyard is dim.”

”I came to visit you three days ago at noon time. The sun was up in the sky and it was so bright. I cannot be mistaken.” Richard answered firmly.

'I was careless.' Elizabeth thought.

She looked worried. She didn't anticipate that her little brother will make a surprise visit to her. She was so careful not to go out of her courtyard. And she didn't want to always wear the gauze on her cheeks because it was hot and can starts rashes on her beautiful face.

”Well? If you just let us take a peak on your wound then all of our inquiries will stop.” Leon said sarcastically.

”No! I don't want my wound to be exposed. M-maybe some other time.” Elizabeth was squirming.

I look at them from the sidelines. I was also curious if Elizabeth was really burned by the hot tea that slipped my hands.

My heart felt uneasy, thinking that if it is true she was lying about her burned face, then I have been wronged. Remembering how James slapped my face hard, feeling the pain on my cheeks. My feelings stirred. I felt irritated thinking of it. I clenched my fists hard.

'I also want to see her face under that gauze.' I thought to myself.