Hertian didn’t intend to confess his feelings in such a situation.
A few hours ago.
Annette was different than usual.
When she usually dozed off, she would lie quietly like a corpse.
But she wasn’t the usual her, lying peacefully on the floor. She was writhing in pain, her face turning pale, and her eyes rolling back. In that moment, he felt the ties of reason snap.
‘I’m losing Annette.’
She seemed like she might die soon.
Her breath seemed to catch, and it felt like she might stop breathing altogether.
And Hertian, watching this, felt a rush of memories as if he were someone who had seen death up close.
‘What have I been doing all this time?’
After winning her heart, he had planned to confess his own feelings, unnecessary calculations. Even though he knew she was suffering from an unpredictable illness, he turned away, reconsidered everything, and was indifferent.
He was complacent.
She comforted herself, thinking she wouldn’t die.
The movement of the Belladonna flowers diminished, and even after collapsing, she got up as if nothing had happened.
But now?
He should have taken care of her first instead of engaging in pointless arguments with Michael.
‘How long did I think she would wait for me?’
Even if health was not a priority, what confidence did he have to win her heart? The name Cassian was now useless.
He had declared he would actively approach, but in the end, he got scared.
Scared of being rejected after a long-time affection.
Scared of losing Annette.
Hertian, with a drained expression, asked the butler, “Is the physician still not here?”
“They have sent knights to bring the physician as quickly as possible.”
“Sigh. How long do we have to wait?”
While waiting for the physician, Hertian keenly felt his own incompetence.
He couldn’t do anything for the lying Annette.
There was nothing he could do other than waiting for a physician who might not be helpful.
‘Pathetic.’
His hand, wiping the cold sweat from Annette lying in bed, trembled incessantly.
“I brought the medicine to reduce the fever!”
Right on time, a maid brought the medicine.
Holding the medicine, he opened Annette’s mouth and poured it slowly into her mouth. Fortunately, Annette swallowed the bitter medicine without any problem.
With closed eyes, she frowned as if it tasted very bitter.
He hoped it would help reduce the fever that seemed about to overflow.
“I’ve given her the medicine, and the physician is coming, so please calm down.”
Looking at Hertian’s disheveled appearance, Michael, who had been silently watching, spoke. There was a childish curiosity in his young eyes.
“Butler, it’s time to send the guest away.”
The butler immediately made a salute.
It was what they had been waiting for.
Everyone was glaring at Michael, who was bothering the master instead of helping.
Hertian’s gaze turned to the maid who was examining Annette’s condition.
The state of the body showed no improvement despite the medication.
Rather than cooling down, the body shivered as the fever continued to rise.
“The medicine isn’t working at all…”
“Should I check the medicine again?”
“No.”
Hertian, who had studied herbs with Annette, had already confirmed and administered the medicine. There was nothing wrong with the medicine.
But why wasn’t it showing any effect?
“Or should I bring new medicine?”
“There’s no need.”
The reason became clear quickly.
‘Has Annette ever seen herself taking medicine regularly?’
While she diligently took care of his arrhythmia medication, he never took medicine himself.
Not even when he caught a simple cold or when he complained about indigestion after overeating dessert.
She had never asked for medicine even once, preferring to quietly slip under the covers and sleep as if dead.
“…It’s not just the medicine for the illness that she doesn’t take.”
Suddenly, the many medicines given through the marquis for Annette flashed through his mind.
The reason she suffered so much in the academy’s laboratory.
‘I don’t know when I’ll die anyway. I haven’t found the cause or cure for my illness. In the end, I gave up.’
“If the medicine isn’t working, it’s not just the disease but the entire body.”
It meant that not only her chronic illness but any ailment she suffered couldn’t be treated.
“I didn’t even realize…”
Foolishly, he hadn’t noticed.
As his regretful sigh filled the room, the air seemed to chill, as if someone had poured icy water into it.
No one understood his words, but the severity of the situation was undeniable.
The butler couldn’t find the right words to say.
Mikael, who had challenged Hertian through the marquis, was in the same situation.
It seemed that if he intervened now, he wouldn’t be able to leave quietly.
He discreetly left the room.
The butler and maids also left the room, saying they would bring the physician.
Left alone, Hertian quietly moved to Annette’s side. He tightly held her hot hand and prayed.
If he could only wake Annette up once, he promised he wouldn’t create something to regret again.
Male lead is a clingy little husband
One-line summary: The male lead is initially an arrogant, noble, love-deprived brat, later a cute, clingy, scheming little jealous one.
Introduction:
One day, Lu Yuner’s soul transmigrates into a female-dominant world. She enters the Imperial Academy and takes up the position of a doctoral instructor, teaching classes and grading schoolwork.
One day, she encounters the young prince Su Qingwan secretly skipping class from the male academy.
As a result, Su Qingwan is punished.
From then on, Su Qingwan sees Lu Yuner as a “thorn in his side”.
But before long, this “thorn” becomes the person he cherishes most, and he goes to great lengths to win Lu Yuner’s affection.
Mini scene 1:
One day, the sun is high in the sky but Su Qingwan still hasn’t gotten up for class.
Servant Xiaoyuan: “Young prince, it’s time for class. You’ll be late otherwise.”
Su Qingwan says arrogantly: “I’m not going. I am the esteemed prince, my status is so noble, why should I suffer this hardship? Besides, isn’t learning all this just to please women? Hmph, they’re not worthy!”
Mini scene 2:
After Su Qingwan falls for someone, he completely changes. He no longer skips class and diligently learns how to be a good husband and father. But he discovers that Sister Yuner is always surrounded by admirers.
Drunk and overcome with jealousy one day, he clings to Lu Yuner, crying beautifully like a pear blossom in the rain.
Su Qingwan: “Qingwan likes Sister Yuner.”
Lu Yuner: “Young prince, you’re drunk.”
Su Qingwan: “Qingwan isn’t drunk. Qingwan likes Sister Yuner, likes you so much, likes you to bits…” Before he can finish, Lu Yuner’s eyes flash with emotion and she leans in closer.
[Reading Guide]
1. The female lead is gentle, gracious, humble and polite but not weak. The male lead is initially an arrogant, noble, love-deprived brat, later a cute, clingy, scheming little jealous one.
2. 1v1, a bit torturous in the beginning but definitely sweet later on.
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