Chapter 42

Even though he vowed that he would push ahead to protect her as she was so important to him, he found himself trying to read her mind when he sat face to face with her.

He didn't want to do anything that would put her at risk. He wanted to do as she wanted him to do. Despite his endless longing for her, she wanted to devote her heart to the Crown Prince.

If that was the case, he understood her refusal to see him, but he was wrong.

While gasping for breath, she turned her head towards him, looking up at him with clear eyes. When she looked at him directly, his eyes were opened wide with surprise.

"I …."

Though she tried to avoid his eyes, her eyes met his. It seemed that she could not turn away from him forever.

"I…."

Looking at him, she barely opened her mouth.

"I don't feel hot no matter how high my fever goes up."

"What the hell are you talking about?" he asked, looking at her eyes.