Chapter 116: Something Nasty
Paul didn’t bother knocking before entering the Crown Prince’s study. He had told a guard to announce his presence to the Crown Prince as soon as he arrived in the castle, and when he left Rose, a guard had been quick to tell him the Crown Prince was expecting him in his private study.
Prince Rylen was seated across from him, and they seemed to be engrossed in something important. The Crown Prince raised his head as Paul walked in, and he was quick to bow.
"Your Royal Highness," he greeted, with one hand bent forward in front of him while the other held steadfastly onto his bag. "Prince Rylen."
Prince Rylen lifted his hand in response to the physician, while Caius was the one who spoke. Prince Rylen was actually surprised that Caius would use his best physician on the young woman.
"Paul," Caius said casually, leaning back against his seat. "That was fast. I only just heard news of you reaching the castle moments ago. How are you already here?"
"There wasn’t much to check with the young woman. She seems to be healing decently, and color is returning to her face."
"Good job," Caius praised.
"No need for such praise, Your Highness. I barely did anything. Without my intervention, she would have survived," that’s how strong she seemed. But Paul didn’t add the last part—it was not his place to say.
"Do you have anything more to add?" Caius asked.
Paul glanced at Prince Rylen. He wasn’t sure he could say it in front of him, but he doubted the Crown Prince would ask Prince Rylen to leave—he trusted his cousin that much. So Paul just decided to say it.