Third Person's POV
"...the thought that she still believes I am unconscious and may be worrying about my well-being troubles me."
His heartfelt concern was evident and his worry was unfeigned this time. But while he awaited the duchess's response, Virelle's expression darkened ever so slightly.
A strange irritation bubbled within her and even she couldn't quite understand the reason behind it.
Why am I feeling like this?
She frowned as she became annoyed at her weird thoughts.
Brother Ethan is just worried about his master, nothing more.
But even as she tried to rationalize her emotions, she felt a continuous and inexplicable frustration gnawing at the back of her mind.
Her thoughts twisted as she mockingly scolded herself.
Just because his master is a woman, I'm reacting like this? That's ridiculous. There's no way they have that kind of relationship. I must be overthinking.