Chapter 35.1 (1/2)

His hoarse voice sounded strangely painful.

My voice trembled as I replied to him.

“It’s me… Charlize…”

“…Lize?”

Light gradually returned to the hazy eyes that were staring at me.

Damian was startled at the same time and immediately relaxed his grip.

“I’m so sorry!”

“No, it’s fine.”

I gently shook my head.

To be honest, I was taken aback, but there were no major problems with my body.

I was just grabbed by the neck.

Furthermore, Damian has been plagued by assassins in the past, so it’s understandable that he’s sensitive while sleeping.

Rather…

I glanced at Damian.

I felt that something was off.

“But… how long have you been asleep?”

That’s strange, Damian doesn’t usually sleep in right?

Damian smiled awkwardly.

“Yeah, I overslept today after a long time.”

“What’s wrong? Don’t you usually wake up early?”

“Just… I had some nightmares.”

Damian’s eyes grew dark as he said it.

He looked really tired, so I got a little worried.

“A nightmare? What kind of nightmare was it?”

“No, it’s nothing.”

Damian dismissed my question.

Hmmm.

I narrowed my eyes.

I’m not sure what nightmare it was, but it must be terrifying.

When you’re feeling down, basking in the sun  can do wonders for your mood.

“May I draw the curtains?”

“Do whatever you want.”

Damian agreed with a nod.

I moved closer to the window.

The drapes were drawn back, revealing the dark room throughout.

And I was shocked because the first thing I saw was Damian’s ghastly pale face.

“Crown prince, your face… !”

“What’s wrong with my face?”

“You look so pale!”

I was so taken aback that I immediately dashed to Damian.

Even blank paper isn’t as pale as he is right now!

Furthermore, his skin was flaky.

Damian grinned bitterly as he raised his hand to feel his cheek.

“Well, that happens sometimes.”

“There are times like this?!”

“It’s just when I have nightmares and remembering all of that…… I feel tired.”

“..Really?”

I looked at him with suspicion.