Chapter 95 - Ninety Five
Suzy entered Ryan’s room, her heart pounding in her chest. She had been here before, but the memory of that night was still fresh in her mind.
The room was the same as she remembered it, carefully organized and impeccably clean. It was a stark contrast to her own room, which was always a cluttered mess until the maids come to clean it.
She remembered Ryan sitting at the armchair at the far end beside the bookshelf with four bottles of alcoholic wine beside him thinking about his ex, Eleanor. That was the first time she saw him indulge in something like that. She shook her head dispersing the memory from her head as her hand traced the wooden part of the bed.
She sat down on the bed, the soft cushions enveloping her. It was a far cry from the mattress she had slept on at the count residence and slightly softer than hers.
The pain in her body had subsided, thanks to the ointment and tea that Doris had given her. She was starting to feel better, both physically and mentally. She couldn’t help but wonder if it was because Ryan had touched the bruise, causing it to become inflamed again.
Just then, Doris entered the room, carrying a tray of food. "Here you are, Milady," she said, placing the tray of bread, a jar of fruit jam and a cup of steaming hot tea on a small table beside the bed.
Suzy smiled gratefully. She was starving, and the food looked delicious. She took a bite of the bread, the warm, buttery flavor a welcome comfort. She took another piece and spread it with jam.
Suzy let out a low groan. "Thank you," she replied, taking a sip of the hot tea. The food tasted delicious, and it helped to fill her empty stomach.
Doris interrupted Suzy’s meal, her voice filled with concern. "What punishment did His Grace give you?" she asked, her eyes wide with worry.
Suzy smiled, her mood lifted by the delicious food and the comforting presence of her loyal servant. "He told me to sleep in his room," she replied, her voice light.
Doris let out a sigh of relief. "Thank goodness," she said. "I thought he might have given you a harsher punishment."