Sweetheart 064

Leticia had no energy left to even recognize who was assisting her. In a fragile state, she entered the tent.

It was Banessa who had supported Leticia. Along with Enoch, Banessa carefully laid her down on a sleeping bag.

Leticia seemed to have used up all her strength just walking a few steps. She lay there with her eyes closed, breathing heavily.

Seeing her like this, Banessa’s expression was one of barely contained frustration. Enoch decided to defuse the situation first.

“Brother, I’ll take care of Her Highness. Please leave. Your presence here isn’t helping. If you cause a commotion like before, it will only make things worse. If you have nothing else to do, at least warm up some stones. Her Highness’s hands are cold as ice.”

“…Alright.”

Banessa, who had been silent until now, sprang up and left the tent as soon as he heard Leticia was in danger.

Enoch, smiling bitterly at his back, brought a blanket and carefully covered Leticia.

“It’s the exact opposite situation now. Before, it was Her Highness who took care of me.”

As he wrapped Leticia’s arms in the blanket, Enoch gently massaged them, hoping to generate some warmth.

“It’s a late thank you, but I really appreciated your help before. I will never forget the grace of saving my life.”

“…”

“Your Highness?”

No response came. Leticia lay there, limp and with her eyes closed.

“Your Majesty!”

Alarmed, Enoch quickly checked Leticia’s pulse and breathing. Fortunately, her breathing was stable.

“Phew.”

Relieved, Enoch sighed. It seemed she had fallen asleep, exhausted from the events that had just unfolded.

Even though he knew she would be fine after some rest, Enoch couldn’t help but feel a deep sense of sorrow.

The past that Yulken had revealed about her kept churning inside him.

The more he thought about it, the more pitiful and heartbreaking the new queen of their kingdom seemed.

“Your Highness, you promised to protect me, His Majesty, and the Principality, didn’t you?”

Holding her limp hand tenderly, Enoch spoke softly.

“Thank you for protecting us all. So, I promise you this.”

“…”

“From now on, it’s our turn to protect you, Your Highness.”

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