Chapter 88: Chapter 88

Baron Ambrose can't believe what he heard, "Miss Lancia was collapsed and Duke bring her to the Capital?"

Grant shrugged and put his back to the chair on Baron's workroom. "Yes, but don't worry. Her condition is getting better. She was under Doctor Herald's care. One of the most reliable doctors in this Empire."

"I'm relieved, then. Please tell me if I can do something for her. I'm feeling guilty because Young Miss already do so many things to this island and my family. I owed her my life."

"Don't worry too much, Baron. She will visit you after everything is settled."

"But, I saw that Lancia's knights and maids already made some preparation to leave this island."

"Yeah, I don't know why my brother do that. We still need so many hands to help the island."

Grant crossed his arm while throwing his gaze to the starless sky. The first opening day of South Island's resort was a success. The amusement park received high praises from everyone.

Too bad, she didn't know about this, Grant thought to himself. After all, this is her idea, though.

"Anyway, how is your daughter? I didn't see her around."

Baron look ten years older when heard that. He poured some cheap champagne to both of them. "She was resting in her room, My Lord. I hope she's reflecting about her mistake. If only she has a half of Miss Lancia's wisdom, this wouldn't be happened."

"Don't be too hard on her, Baron. Woman is very hard to understand." He said after emptied his glass.

"I understand." Baron said while refill Grant's glass.

"So, what do you want to do for tomorrow? It might get busier than today."

"We will do the same as we do today. Miss Lancia already predicted that the visitor will be decreased for the next week because people will come to the Emperor's birthday celebration. I heard His Majesty will hold a special festival. So, no need to do an extra preparation."

Grant, feeling a bit tipsy, nodded. "Good then. Thanks for champagne, Baron. I think I need to get some rest. Good night."

"Have a good rest, My Lord." Baron rose from his chair and bowed lightly until that Marquess left the room.

He feels confused since he knows that Grant has a high tolerance level to alcohol.

But, actually, it's not about the alcohol that make him feeling tired. Grant was refiled the magic stone that planted in the park. Fortunately, he only needs a little time to rest to recharge his energy.

"This is a beautiful night." Grant said, while he already lay down on his bed in town hall. He can't help but feeling lonely because Kaleela wasn't around. He wants to show her everything on this island.

"Haaa, I've missed her." It was his last word before he falls asleep.

Meanwhile, Kaleela reading something in Runes before adding some black leaves to the cauldron. The boiling potion changing the color from blue to dark purple. She's checking the thickness before put a drop of it to the blood sample of the Empress.

The red blood became boiling for a second before it came back to normal.

"Cih!' She looks dissatisfied and read the book again. Kaleela never know how many times she failed to make the remedy. Since, she lost count after 89th times.

"Hmm, what if I add this and this? I wonder when will Hugo find the ingredients. I'm tired of waiting!"

Kaleela then drowning herself to the experiments.

Everybody seems busy with their life. Cecilia standing in the balcony and watching the scenery. After resting for a whole day, she's feeling better. Her problems were solved.

Now, she's feeling grateful to be surrounded with great people who ease her worries and guilt. However, Cecilia still feeling a bit dissatisfied of the new Han Ji Eun's behavior toward Duke.

Then she realized that she was no better than her. When Han Ji Eun telling about her parent's current condition, she didn't feel anything. As if they were a stranger.

She let out a heavy sigh, "More importantly, how come I forgot their faces?"

"It's cold here, Young Lady."

Cecilia flinched, although she knows who is the man who talking and give her a black jacket.

"You scared me."

Max, smiling gently, "How do you feel, now?"

"Fine." She answered shortly before threw her gaze back to the dark sky.

Max standing beside her and Cecilia can feel that her elbow touched his arms. Suddenly, she's feeling awkward just to stand closely to her.

"Want to go somewhere?" He asked again.

She rolled her eyes, "You should take some rest, Max. Today was... exhausting."

"We should go back to Ligaya Island. You should try the mango with shrimp paste. It's perfect combination!"

Cecilia smiled faintly. After tasted the chocolate porridge with dried fish, she can't complain about it. Sometime, a bizarre combination taste good.

"Anyway, I have to thanked you about everything, Max. I am not a good person yet, you trusted me."

"It's weird to see you like this." He snickered and gently pat her head.

Cecilia smiled and still fixed her gaze to the sky, "It's weird to see you became such a reliable man."

"Of course, I am! Please don't forget the fact that I will be your future husband. So, feel free to depend on me."

Cecilia feeling the warmness on her cheeks. Her hand covering her lips to prevent Max saw her smile. She wondered how come he said something embarrassing like that with an innocent face.

"Chili? Are you sleeping?" Max asked when his interlocutor was silent.

"N-no, of course no! How can we sleep while standing?!" She took a step back to make some distance with him.

Max tilted his head and approached her to put a hand on her forehead, "Oh! You got a fever! That's why your face was red! Wait! I'll call the doctor!"

Cecilia quickly hold Max's hand, "No need! I'm okay!"

"But, your face--,"

"Please, stop it, Max! I'm really okay!"

"You always like this! Pretend to be okay when you are not!"

"Max!"

"Why don't you tell--,"

Max stopped his word when Cecilia, out of nowhere, grabbed his collar and whispered to the stunned Max,

"Please don't yell around! My father will angry if he knows that you are here!"

The young man blinked twice before nodded. Their face was so close. Just an inch away, Max can kiss her. He stared at her red lips and wondered how it tastes.

But, Max know that Cecilia will be angry if he's doing that.

"I think we should take some rest." Cecilia said after she releases him.

"Ye-yeah. It's right. Hahaha. Yes."

After she saw his weird expression, she rolled her eyes again, "Wait, Max. I need to tell you something. Give me your ears."

He bent his body slightly. Before he can react, she gently kissed his cheek and whispered, "Good night, Max."