The stiffness in my clothes rubbed against April’s cheek. ……She acted like a rabbit even when she was human! Cute!

‘No, not this!’

I might catch a cold like this! I grabbed April’s shoulder and gently pushed her away.

Her expression then became rigid, as if she thought I was rejecting her.

I quickly opened my mouth.

“If you stick too close, you’ll catch my cold, April.”

“……”

Understanding finally dawned in April’s eyes. She relaxed and gradually moved away from me. I smiled and reached out to pat April’s head.

Her touch was just like silk.

“Thanks for worrying about me. But don’t worry about nursing me! What if you catch my cold while taking care of me?”

“But……”

April glanced at Grayan. Her expression was slightly downcast.

“The Duke will stay here, right?”

“Yes…… Since he said he would take care of me, probably……?”

Grayan gave a slight nod as if agreeing. April continued speaking.

“Then I will stay here too……. Until the Duchess is all better.”

April then turned into a rabbit and snuggled into my arms.

This, this girl……! She knows I can’t resist her when she turns into a rabbit! Cunning rabbit!

“Kyaa.”

‘But still, she’s too cute……!’

I couldn’t resist the cuteness as she wriggled and cooed in my arms! I happily embraced the rabbit. Ah, I feel like the cold is getting better just from rabbit therapy.

‘……Come to think of it, today’s the day I wear the translation earring, isn’t it?’

Suddenly thinking of the translation earring, I quickly looked at Grayan. It was an unspoken demand to hand over the earring.

As if reading my thoughts, Grayan smiled and pulled the earring out of his pocket, handing it to me.

Such an intuitive man. He’s quick on the uptake. I swiftly took the earring and wore it, then spoke to April.

“April?”

“Kyawoong?” (Why?)

“Hehehe.”

I was delighted to hear the rabbit’s voice. I continued to engage in idle chatter.

“What did you have for lunch?”

“Kkiyawoong.” (Meat.)

“……I see.”

I guess if I ask what’s for dinner, the answer will be “Meat.” again?

Still, I asked for the sake of politeness(?).

“What do you want for dinner?”

“……Kkiwoong, kyaang.” (……Whatever Mom wants.)

“……?”

Wait, did she just call me ‘Mom’?

And she even left the choice of dinner up to me?!

‘Our rabbit is growing up……!’

Unable to contain my emotion, I vigorously petted the rabbit. It felt like touching a soft and squishy marshmallow.

“Call me Mom often, April.”

“Kkiang.” (Yes.)

April was more assertive as a rabbit. When she’s in her human form, she’s still a bit shy.

Well, if April feels more comfortable as a rabbit, I understand. I hugged the rabbit tightly and smiled broadly.

Thanks to Grayan and April being with me, I wasn’t lonely, but around four in the afternoon, my fever rose again.

“Ugh…….”

The fever was boiling, and my head felt dizzy. What a nasty cold…….

“Kkiwoong…….”

The rabbit worriedly cried, gripping my clothes with its front paws.

The translation earring was uncomfortable to wear while lying down for so long, so I had taken it off for a while.

“It’s okay……. I’ll get better soon.”

“……”

The rabbit’s round, black eyes glistened. What a crybaby rabbit……. She worries so much and cries so easily.

It’s just a common cold, and seeing her worry like this, it seems she can’t foresee when I’ll be better.

That foresight ability…… It must come to April unexpectedly, regardless of her will.

“Madam, I have brought a fresh wet towel.”

While I was petting the sobbing rabbit, Grayan, who had briefly gone to the bathroom, came over with a basin.

He was helping me in just his shirt, a casual outfit.

I was thankful…… but also a bit guilty.

“April? Will you move aside for a moment?”

“Kkiwoong.”

April obediently moved aside at Grayan’s request.
Soon after, Grayan reached out to me. He placed a wet towel on my forehead, then picked up another towel and lightly touched my neck.

I flinched at the cold sensation.

“You seem to be worried. Your fever is so high… It might be good to have a little soup and take a fever reducer… Can you get up to eat?”

“Um, a little… I think I’ll be fine.”

I wasn’t in the mood to eat, and my throat hurt, so I wasn’t sure if I could swallow food.

But I couldn’t go without eating something… Eating something would be better.

“Understood. I’ll have someone bring your meal. Please wait a moment.”

Shortly after, two maids entered the room, carrying trays.

The meal they prepared was very simple. Chicken soup with a few pieces of bread, eggnog, and oranges soaked in honey.

‘I’m starting to get used to this diet…’

White rice porridge, tuna vegetable porridge, pumpkin porridge, bean sprout soup, pollack soup, etc… I still missed familiar Korean food.

‘Ah, I want ramen. Mix it with the remaining soup and rice… Oh, that would be delicious.’

But now I’m sipping chicken soup. Well, it’s… good. The chef at Salisbury Castle is skilled.

‘By the way, is April hungry?’

It was still early for dinner, but watching someone eat might make her hungry too.