Chapter 289: At The Estate
Rose grabbed the metallic cup close to her chest. It was steaming hot, but the physician had told her it was best to drink it this hot. Her tongue and a little part of her lips had been scalded from the heat, and she couldn’t risk taking another drink just yet, so she just held it close to her chest.
She noticed her clothes had been changed into something more comfortable. The torn dress had been done away with, and she couldn’t feel dirt in her hair—but more importantly, she wasn’t cold.
Prince Rylen had left the room as soon as she recounted the details. He didn’t ask why she had been trying to leave, and he didn’t fault her. He just wanted to know what had happened.
She had noticed his expression darken when she mentioned Ryder, and it had only gotten worse when she mentioned the poison. He had then nodded and left the room without another word, looking deep in thought.
Rose dreaded that she was in trouble. She had wanted to ask about the crown prince, but she wasn’t given any chance to, and as soon as Prince Rylen left, the physician had handed her the cup with the dark green liquid.
Rose eyed the contents, but it was pretty sweet-smelling—she could smell mint and some cloves. Rose wasn’t sure, but the taste wasn’t that bad. It was just the heat that made it an awful drink. She tried to take another sip but stopped herself for fear of her tongue.
"Take it," the physician repeated. "Your injuries aren’t severe, and in a few days, the swelling will be less and the bruises will heal."
Rose nodded as she looked at him. "Thank you," she whispered.
He narrowed his eyes a little at her, and then, seeing Thomas glare at him, he hurriedly nodded and left the room.
Rose slowly turned her head to Thomas. He was just sitting there, not saying a word. It was almost easy to forget his presence. He wasn’t wearing his armor like when she had first run into him, and he looked visibly distressed.
"Thank you," Rose said softly to him.
She didn’t know what would have happened if she hadn’t run into Thomas at the time she did. She had been pushing herself more than she could take.