Chapter 157

The sudden nosebleed that morning threw the whole estate into chaos.

"Your body's balance has completely collapsed. Head of House, you absolutely cannot push yourself like this."

The moment I sent word to Lebert's pharmaceutical company, he came running. It was just a nosebleed, but Lebert treated me with the same intense care he'd give someone gravely ill.

His touch, as he examined me, was light as a feather, and his eyes, checking for symptoms, were sharp — but underneath all of it was nothing but worry for me.

Watching Lebert, grown into a doctor I could trust completely, filled me with quiet pride.

"Head of House, your condition is a mess, and... you're smiling?"

Words I never could have imagined coming out of Lebert's mouth, once upon a time. Beside me, Janice, who'd been gently rubbing my hand, went wide-eyed.

Him, scolding me!

Hearing it didn't upset me at…