Chapter 29: Awakening: Finale
July 12th, 1513; 06:40 hrs;
Inside a massive bed, covered in velvet sheets and duvets, was a handsome, blond young man lying unconscious.
And beside the young man sat a woman, staring at his unresponsive body in a daze.
Her makeup was smudged, her eyeliner was messed up, and her condition in general was messy.
She hadn’t moved from her spot for over 50 hours, but thanks to her being a Paragon, her health hadn’t deteriorated at all.
"Mom!" Jessica, who opened the door slowly, spoke.
In her hands was a tray of food and a glass of water. "Have some food, Mom. You can’t starve like that."
Maria turned her head around, speaking softly, "I-" Her voice cracked.
"I appreciate the gesture, sweety, but I don’t feel hungry at all." She spoke, her hands caressing Jessica’s cheeks. "Don’t worry, though. After all, I am strong."
Jessica felt sad, seeing her strong mother, who often fought with even the King, in such a state.
Then her gaze fell on her hateful brother.