Chapter 67 — Recovering, Bonding and Drawings.
Paige served me breakfast, just like last night, on a wooden tray. And joining me, the Duke served himself directly from the wooden cart where everything was brought in.
Forgetting about the Palace’s invitation, we ate breakfast peacefully.
From time to time he would take care of me, serving more food or milk and watch over my demeanour as the food was taken in.
Even after we finished, he stayed for a while, just to be sure that I had no problems with what I have eaten.
Before leaving, Marianne’s Father informed me that a doctor would come in later to take a look at my physical condition. As he stood to leave, he caressed my cheeks and with a bit of hesitation he ended up saying one last thing.
"It’s a shame I have to go but don’t hesitate on calling for me, Marianne. I will come here immediately... If it weren’t because a lot of work has piled up, I would stay for longer... I will come back at lunch and dinner, alright? Try to rest a bit now. You seem tired, sweetie.’
Giving him the characteristic nod, he watched me for a few seconds more, and, as if he had finally convinced himself, he took away his hand from my cheek and walked to the door.
"...Until later, Dear."
Before vanishing behind it, he said the last goodbye and closed the door.
After the visit of the nice doctor, the rest of the day went by with a repeating cycle of me nodding off, reading, eating and trying to hum without succeeding.
As promised, the Duke came at the times he said he would come to visit me. So, at the very least, I could cope with the lethargic feeling my body was going through with the expectation of having a fun conversation with Marianne’s father.
Our body would get energized by his company, so it was truly appreciated to have him come to see us.