Chapter 36

Teana returned to the bedroom with a washcloth and saw Lilius pacing back and forth, frowning.

"What are you doing, Lady Lilius? You look like a wild wolf trapped in a cage."

"That's rude. I'm not going to attack any sheep, you know."

Teana thought that Lilius attacking her new husband was just like attacking a sheep, but she said nothing. Of course, the Crown Prince was not as gentle as a sheep. In fact, the Crown Prince, who was feared as the "Red Reaper" in the world, would not be believed by anyone if he were to sneak into his new bride's room at night. As Teana placed the washcloth on the side chest, Lilius, who had stopped, approached her with urgency.

"Anyway, Teana! When was my last period?"

"…Lady Lilius, your cycle is a bit irregular, so I can't give you a precise answer, but it's probably about seven days from now."

"Seven days… That's a long time…"

"What's the matter, Lady Lilius? Is there something wrong with your health—"

"No, no! I'm fine. I'm still a bit tired, but it's not that…"

"Not that? What do you mean?"

Hearing Lilius's words, Teana, thinking that she might be feeling unwell, quickly reached out to take Lilius's temperature. Even though Teana usually remained calm, she was particularly worried about Lilius's health.

"Well… if I get pregnant, my period won't come, right? So, I was wondering when I would know."

"I see… I understand now."

Teana let out a sigh of relief. However, Lilius had other concerns.

"But, what if… what if I am pregnant? Was it bad that I drank too much yesterday? And what about that medicinal bath? I even dove into the bed. What if something happens to the baby…"

"I will check with the doctor later, but at this stage, drinking too much just once should be fine. The medicinal bath was prepared with your health in mind, so it should be safe. However, please don't drink excessively like you did last night. Do you understand?"

"Yes, I understand. I don't want to feel so sick again."

"And did you dive into the bed again? I told you to stop doing that… Of course, at this stage, it shouldn't affect the baby, but as the Crown Princess, you need to be more aware of your responsibilities—"

"But I was heartbroken yesterday! The Prince rejected me!"

Lilius interrupted Teana's long lecture with force. Teana, surprised by her words, closed her mouth for a moment, then asked in disbelief.

"Did the Prince… reject you?"

"Yes. Last night, he… didn't do anything and went back to his room immediately. It seems he heard about me leaving the tea party early…"

"That might be because he was concerned about your health."

"But I told him I was fine… And when I brought up the request, he seemed angry… And my attitude at lunch today was also disrespectful, wasn't it? He might not come to this room anymore…"

Lilius, with teary eyes, pleaded to Teana, who let out another sigh of relief. It was quite rare to see Lilius so vulnerable. Teana had a vague idea of the reason but didn't say anything. It was probably a new feeling, and Lilius needed to realize it on her own.

"…It's okay, Lady Lilius. Men are often moody. And from what I can see now, the Prince is not the type to be rumored about. He truly cares about your health. So, there's no need to worry."

"…Yeah, you're right. …Teana, thank you always."

Lilius smiled at Teana with her usual bright smile, and Teana returned a very gentle smile. Just seeing Teana's smile made Lilius feel better.

"Teana, I love you!"

"Sure, sure, Lady Lilius. Then, wash your face and have a good dinner to feel better."

As Lilius hugged her tightly, Teana sighed in exasperation and patted Lilius's back. Lilius, whom she had taken care of since childhood, had grown to be almost as tall as herself. Realizing this, Teana smiled secretly and helped Lilius get ready.