Just as Smelian felt like this was all a dream, a soft knock came at the door. The old butler's voice drifted in. "Smelian, is Her Grace awake? Does she need Doctor Eugene to come for an examination?"
Hearing the old butler's voice, Lu Xia draped some clothes over herself. She staggered as she tried to stand, but Smelian quickly caught her.
Lu Xia was unwilling to admit her legs felt weak. She looked at Smelian holding her, his anxious expression so thick it was almost palpable. She raised her hand to gently stroke his temple and said softly, "Go tell the butler there's no need for Doctor Eugene to come over. I'm perfectly fine."
Smelian carefully helped her onto the bed and nodded. He obediently went to open the door and relayed to the old butler what Lu Xia had asked him to say.
The old butler looked at Smelian. "Does Her Grace require anything else?"
"No, nothing else. Just have the kitchen prepare lunch."
The old butler agreed and turned to leave.
