The surviving princess {Liskook}

Chapter 56

“Young madam? Were you saying something to me?”

Lisa was startled as Gella, who had been organizing something at the console on one side of the bedroom, turned her head slightly and asked her.

“Oh, no.”

“Oh! Your voice seems a bit more energetic today.”

“Really?”

Turning towards the bed, Gella’s eyes widened briefly at Lisa’s clumsy speech but then she smiled brightly as if it was nothing.

“Of course. It’s been a while since I heard it, and it sounds even more beautiful.”

Lisa followed Gella’s smile with a soft one of her own. But Gella, seeing this, was shocked and rushed over, dropping the medicine pouch she was holding to the floor.

“Young madam, what’s wrong?”

“What, what is it?”

“Does your face feel numb or hurt?”

Lisa quickly shook her head and used the sign for ‘no problem’ to reassure Gella.

“No, if it’s paralysis, we need to act quickly, so please try saying ‘eee’ again, like before.”

Oh no, my smile must have been awkward. Lisa focused and recalled Mrs. Jeon’s smile. As she slowly lifted the corners of her mouth, Gella looked relieved.

“You’re okay. But why did it look like that just now?”

Not being able to speak properly, Lisa didn’t want to explain. She shook her head and sat up.

“Lunch will be here soon. Would you like to lie down on the floor for a bit?”

Lisa shook her head again.

Just in case Jungkook came early today, she wanted to show him that she was looking somewhat well.

But today, he visited her later than usual.

“Oh, you’re here,” Lisa greeted him with a smile, carefully ensuring the corners of her mouth were symmetrical as she spoke.

Jungkook, who had expected to see her lying weakly on the bed or just sitting as usual, paused briefly before sitting across from her without saying a word.

“Please, you two go ahead and talk,” Gella said, always stepping aside even though she knew the young master wouldn’t stay long. However, Jungkook stopped her.

“No. I won’t be here long today. You may stay.”

“Sorry? Oh, alright then,” Gella replied, while Lisa’s muttering was drowned out by Gella’s response.

“…ah…”

Jungkook, always perceptive, didn’t miss it.

Turning his head, Jungkook asked, “What did you say just now?”

“Are you… busy?” The words tumbled out awkwardly as her eyes met his. Lisa’s face turned bright red, and she waved her hand.

“No, no. It’s fine.”

“It doesn’t seem fine,” Jungkook frowned and turned to Gella, who was standing at a distance.

“Is she unwell?”

“As I mentioned, she has been eating less and has no energy. I’ve been bringing various antidotes every day,” Gella said, her voice growing louder with frustration at his apparent ignorance.

Gella would write a brief report every evening when she returned to the knights’ quarters and send it to the office. Now, seeing the young master act as if he hadn’t received any of these updates, she felt indignant.