To You, So Noble and Vulgar (Completed Main Story) - Side Story 216

Her face flushed instantly. Isabel instinctively stepped back a pace.

Every time Isaac visited, after checking on Shini, he would always examine Isabel’s scar next. The skin on her thigh, savagely torn by a beast, hadn’t healed easily and required prolonged treatment.

Thanks to the ointment Isaac had made, the scar had nearly vanished, but a dull ache near the bone still lingered occasionally.

Claiming he’d learned the technique somewhere, Isaac would prick the painful spot with a long needle. After such treatment, the pain would noticeably lessen.

It was just an ordinary thing.

Normally, noblewomen entrusted their care to female physicians, but Isabel wasn’t the type to worry about such matters. Her family, aware of Isaac’s skill, didn’t find it strange that she received treatment from him.

After all, it was merely a natural act—patients receiving care from their physician. And Isaac had only spoken with that intention.

Then why was today different? Why didn’t she feel like boldly lifting her skirt and showing the wound as she usually did?

Fortunately, Isaac seemed to interpret Isabel’s backward step as her heading toward the sofa. Brushing past her, he sat down on the sofa, took out his medical tools, and said,

“I went to an island beyond the northern sea of the continent—they say there’s a herb there excellent for neuralgia. You can take it orally or apply it topically. If you rub it on the affected area and wrap it with a bandage, it gives a cool sensation and relaxes the muscles. With luck, even the occasional sharp pains might disappear.”

“Oh…”

“Come here and sit down. Let me take a look.”

“Oh, it’s just… I’m wearing a dress right now.”

Isaac tilted his head sideways. His eyes seemed to ask why that was a problem, making Isabel’s face burn hotter.

Really, why was this an issue? It hadn’t been before.

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