Chapter 205

Side Story 5. Roxana’s Marriage (2)

“While I was away in Candia, I heard something serious happened. Are you alright?”

As soon as they met, he checked Roxana carefully for injuries.

“It wasn’t a big deal. More importantly, I heard you’d be staying there longer, but you came back earlier than expected.”

“Not a big deal? You almost died!”

He didn’t even seem to hear what she said after that. Realizing he was genuinely worried about her made Roxana feel strangely pleased.

“I wasn’t the one in danger. Lady Pellon was. It could have been very serious.”

“…I feel so useless.”

“There’s no reason for you to think that, Sir Gray. Everything is fine now, so please don’t worry.”

“You’re right… I shouldn’t think like that.”

His lips were tightly pressed, as if he was trying to smile, but it didn’t quite work.

“I heard you’ve become the heir of…