Chapter 195: Familiar Faces
"I understand you both are surprised and happy to see each other, but please refrain from embracing too tightly," Ayden interjected, addressing Anna and Clara with concern. He wanted to ensure that the knightess’s delicate condition was not exacerbated.
"Dame Verns has undergone leg surgery and is still recovering," he said.
Anna exclaimed as her eyes scanned Clara’s body lying on the bed, "Oh, dear! You’re injured!" She immediately empathised with the knightess’s pain and discomfort.
With a reassuring smile, Clara replied, "I’m fine now, Your Highness. Please don’t worry about me. Mr Amares and Ayden have been caring for me, and I’m improving."
Anna pondered momentarily, recalling the day of her proclamation when Ayden and Rafe were absent. Her eyes widened in surprise as she connected the dots.
"Oh, so you’re the patient Kyren mentioned the other day, the one he asked Rafe and Ayden to take care of. I would’ve never thought about it!"
Rafe nodded, confirming Anna’s realisation. "Yes, that’s correct. His Highness must not have wanted you to be anxious, so he decided to wait until your return to the mansion to reveal. Also, Dame Verns still required more of our attention during that time, so he didn’t want to burden you with additional worries."
A soft smile formed on Anna’s lips as she reflected on Kyren’s thoughtfulness. "He is truly considerate. He always thinks about me."
"Is His Highness, the grand duke, treating you well, Your Highness?" asked Clara, seeking clarification.
She had heard tales of the intimidating yet handsome grand duke but had yet to meet him and was curious about his relationship with Anna.
"Of course! No one could’ve treated me any better than him! He has always been protective and caring," Anna responded.