I Married a Sick Husband

When Felix left, only Meredith and Theodore were left in the room.

 

As soon as Theodore got up, Meredith became very curious about what he had to say to her.

 

So she waited silently, but Theodore did not open his mouth right away.

 

He just stared at Meredith, seemingly lost in deep thought.

 

Meredith felt puzzled at that.

 

‘Why are you doing that?’

 

She couldn’t understand why he hesitated like that when he had something to say.

 

In the end, Meredith asked first.

 

“Um, Your Majesty. What do you want to say to me…?”

 

“Empress.”

 

“Yes, Your Majesty.”

 

“You are my empress. Isn’t that right?”

 

“Yes? Oh, yes. Yes, for now.”

 

“… and you clearly promised at the beginning.”

 

Theodore asked, still staring at Meredith.

 

“You can cure my illness. Right?”

 

“… Yes.”

 

Oh, you’re trying to question me.

 

Only then did Meredith realize his true intentions.

 

‘Of course, you must have been embarrassed.’

 

You must have thought you were almost completely cured, but you suddenly felt chest pain and passed out for a few days.

 

Even she herself was felt panicked and bewildered.

 

“I apologize, Your Majesty. It was my fault for not foreseeing this situation.”

 

“…..”

 

“The black magic remaining in Your Majesty’s body was neutralized by my life force, but it did not completely disappear. So it seems that the black magic was reactivated to achieve its purpose of harming Your Majesty again. And if we don’t completely neutralize that spell… we don’t know when this will happen again.”

 

Meredith explained in detail.

 

“But I found a way a while ago, so don’t worry too much. The way I found is…”

 

“Empress.”

 

At that moment, Theodore cut off Meredith and called her.

 

Meredith looked at Theodore in surprise.

 

“I think you’re misunderstanding something.”

 

“….”

 

“I didn’t ask you to meet alone to question you.”

 

“Huh? Then…”

 

“Can you keep your promise?”

 

Meredith blinked and looked at Theodore.

 

“You promised me. You would only leave when I’m completely healthy.”

 

“… Yes.”

 

“But I’m still sick and not healthy…”

 

Is it my imagination that he seems happy when he tells such a desperate truth…?

 

“You’ll continue to remain as the empress, right?”

 

“I guess that’s how I’ll treat Your Majesty…?”

 

“Yes, good.”

 

Only then did a satisfied smile appear on Theodore’s lips.

 

“You won’t leave the palace until you determine that I’m completely healthy. Do you understand?”

 

“Yes, Your Majesty. I plan to stay in the palace until the curse is completely lifted.”

 

“But what’s that method you said you found earlier?”

 

“It’s mixing the blood of the people living in the imperial capital with your blood.”

 

Meredith recited the detailed story she had told Felix.

 

Theodore nodded as if he had not known there was such a method after hearing the explanation.

 

“But I didn’t know there was such a method at first.”

 

“When Your Majesty collapsed this time, I thought a fundamental solution was needed, so I looked for it again.”

 

At those words, Theodore suddenly stared at Meredith.

 

Since he was looking straight into her eyes and directly facing her, Meredith felt somewhat embarrassed by the situation.

 

She asked, sneakily avoiding Theodore’s eyes.

 

“… What’s on my face?”

 

“It’s not on it, you look haggard.”

 

Theodore frowned and answered.

 

“You look sick. I’ve seen this face before.”

 

“…..”

 

“When you were looking for a way to give me vitality. To be honest, I think you look far more haggard than that time.”

 

“… It seems to be showing a lot.”

 

Meredith admitted with a sheepish expression.

 

“Actually, in the past five days… Oh, you’ve only woken up after five days, now. I’ve been so busy giving you my vitality, doing your work in the palace, and finding a way to lift the curse.”

 

“You did all that in the meantime? That’s why you’re sick.”

 

Theodore clicked his tongue.

 

“You must not have had time to sleep. And if you gave me vitality, you’re still alive.”

 

“It was only five days.”

 

“You’ll have to rest for ten days to recover from the fatigue of the five days.”

 

“Not that much, Your Majesty. I’ll be fine after a day or so of rest.”

 

“… That would be good.”

 

Theodore pointed out with a short sigh.

 

“Remember. Your health is my health.”

 

“Of course, Your Majesty. That’s why I eat a very nutritious diet every meal even though I have no appetite.”

 

“That’s definitely good. If you can’t sleep, you should at least fill up on food.”

 

Theodore nodded with a satisfied face.

 

“Then shall we fill up on something else?”

 

“What…”

 

Instead of explaining further, Theodore tapped the seat next to him.

 

Meredith easily understood the meaning of the hand gesture.

 

‘… strange.’

 

It was definitely a habit to sleep next to each other.

 

But why, now, did that habitual behavior feel so subtle?

 

When Meredith was caught up in that subtlety and couldn’t move, Theodore urged Meredith with a face that asked why.

 

In the end, Meredith had no choice but to climb onto Theodore’s bed.

 

And just as she was about to sleep, lying upright as usual and looking at the ceiling,

 

“Cough, cough!”

 

A cough was heard from next to her.

 

Meredith looked at Theodore with a startled look.

 

He seem to be struggling and as his breathing seemed laboured.

 

Surprised, Meredith hurriedly asked.

 

“Your Majesty, are you okay?”

 

“Haa…”

 

“Where is it uncomfortable?”

 

“My chest feels a little stuffy…”

 

“Your chest? Oh my, should I call Sir Jerome, Your Majesty?”

 

“No, it’s fine. It’s not like calling the physician will solve the problem anyway. It’s not that serious.”

 

“But if you feel any discomfort… Besides, it’s still nighttime.”

 

“It’s almost dawn.”

 

“Ah…”

 

“Don’t worry too much. Just restore my vitality and I’ll feel better. It’s not serious, just a slight discomfort.”

 

“Oh, yes…”

 

“So.”

 

Theodore turned to Meredith and asked.

 

“Can’t I receive a bit more vitality?”

 

“As I said at the beginning, the only way is to increase the area of ​​physical contact…”

 

“A hug.”

 

Theodore asked.

 

“Is it difficult?”

 

“… Yes?”

 

“If it’s difficult, then there’s nothing we can do.”

 

“Is it that bad? I think we should call Sir Jerome.”

 

“It’s too early, and it’s not really that bad. However… I got up after collapsing once, and my body itself feels weak.”

 

“Ah… Well, since you fainted, I guess that’s how you feel.”

 

Meredith nodded with a face that seemed to finally agree.

 

“I understand, Your Majesty. But how do I lie down after the hug?”

 

“It’s not difficult.”

 

Theodore said, getting up from his seat as if nothing was easier.

 

“Lie down with your back to me.”

 

Meredith did so.

 

And a moment later, a huge, warm warmth enveloped Meredith’s entire body from behind.

 

“This will do.”

 

“…..”

 

A low voice brushed past her ear.

 

A cool body odor from the close distance.

 

Above all, a firm chest behind.

 

It was only a matter of seconds before Meredith’s face turned red like a tomato.

 

There, her heart was beating very fast.

 

As if it was going to explode.

 

‘… I was relieved because it was quiet for a while.’

 

Is something really wrong with her body?

 

Meredith was very worried that the sound of her heartbeat might be transmitted to him.

 

“Your heart seems to be beating a little fast.”

 

… Oh, did it already get through to him?

 

“Are you okay?”

 

“…..”

 

“If you feel uncomfortable…”

 

“No, Your Majesty. No.”

 

It was funny.

 

Her face was flushed and hot, and her heart was beating fast, so he was worried about her health.

 

Funnily enough, she didn’t hate it.

 

In fact, she liked being like this.

 

His warmth.

 

His scent.

 

His presence.

 

Just everything of his.

 

‘… I’m in trouble.’

 

Meredith felt a strong sense of crisis.

 

‘If this isn’t arrhythmia, I…’

 

Maybe I like His Majesty.

 

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