The Male Lead Knelt Before Me

s and when their lips touched, people in their surroundings took a deep breath.

A few young ladies even stumbled.

Despite the reactions around him, Caleb repeated the same behavior over and over again.

Until Elena threw up the water and came to her senses.

Cough cough–

Elena, who threw up the water from her lung, looked at Caleb with hazy eyes.

“Du…ke……?”

Her voice was so faint that only Caleb could hear it.

Caleb, who confirmed that Elena’s consciousness had returned, breathed a sigh of relief.

His nerves that had been on edge became a little loose.

But still, his heart kept beating wildly, and all of his senses were concentrated on Elena’s safety.

It’s not because he simply knew Elena.

It was because of a lingering feeling of the fear of the fact that he might ‘lose’ Elena again.

And the reason Caleb feels this way is because he regards Elena to be precious to him.

Her presence had already filled his heart.

‘It was such a clear feeling.’

Caleb embraced Elena in his arms, as if she were something precious.

“Your majesty, I’ll borrow a room nearby.”

“Huh, huh?”

Caleb took a step forward before Enosh could respond.

The muttering became louder around them when Caleb carried Elena away.

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“Did you just get a look at it? He carried her in his arms, I’m sure.”

“He could have asked other knights and servants to do it, but how could the duke himself……”

“On top of that, he went to the room before His Highness could give him permission.”

Among the nobles who said that, the quick-witted ones looked into each other’s eyes and were convinced.

‘There’s something between the two!’

He even saved her like that.

No one else went into the water except Caleb.

However, is there any reason for Caleb to take Elena with him in his arms when she has regained her consciousness?

Although Caleb was drenched and needed to dry himself.

Contrary to some beliefs about Caleb’s feelings, the majority of people were puzzled by what he had done.

While some of them deliberately selected a word that may have hinted to Caleb and Elena’s relationship.

At those words, Enosh had no doubt that what had just happened would reach into everyone’s ears at the banquet today.

In fact, some of them already ran into the banquet hall, saying that they had to tell the others since it was special news.

“Ha, Duke……”

In the midst of the commotion, Enosh burst out laughing.

* * * * *

It was hard for me to come to my senses.

I think I saw Caleb’s wet face, as if he was soaked, but I couldn’t tell if it was real or just my imagination.

I couldn’t think properly because my mind was just as heavy as wet cotton.

‘Wet cotton.’’

When I thought like that, I burst out laughing.

Maybe that term wasn’t wrong at all, since I really drank water.

‘Huh? Wait, did I drink water?’

As I was thinking blankly, I suddenly opened my eyes.

The first thing I saw was an unfamiliar ceiling.

It was quite surprising since my last memory was underwater.

Ah, it was wrong of me to say that it was my last memory.

Because I remembered I threw up water when the air came into my mouth.

‘I remember getting artificial respiration, so I’m sure I survived, but…… Where am I?’

As I was guessing the place, an unfamiliar voice spoke to me.

“Have you regained your consciousness?”

When I turned my head, I saw women wearing the same clothes.

“Who are you?”

“Greetings, My Lady.
Under the order of the Crown Prince, I will serve you for the day today.”

“The Crown Prince? So, is this the Imperial Palace?”

“Yes, this is the room inside the Imperial Palace.”

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No wonder, the surroundings seemed to be unfamiliar.

“Your clothes were also damp, and the night was already dark, so His Highness advised you to sleep here before returning, My Lady.
What you’re wearing right now is a house gown for guests.
Please bear with me today, even if it’s uncomfortable.”

Later I checked my clothes.

Unlike the dress I wore to the birthday celebration, this sky blue light chiffon dress looked to have plenty of space inside yet still fit perfectly.

So this is the house gown for guests.

“Thank you for your explanation.”

“I just did what I had to do.
More than that, are you hungry, My Lady? Should I prepare some soup?”

“It’s all right.
More than that, can you tell me who saved me?”

Immediately after I said that, I added, as if giving an excuse.

“I remember falling into the water, but I don’t remember after that.”

“I see.
It was Duke Egon who saved your life, My Lady.”

“The Euke……saved me?”

“Yes.
That’s why the duke, like you, My Lady, was drenched and staying in the next room.”

I was surprised when I heard the answer.

So… does that mean that Caleb, who looked wet before, wasn’t my imagination but real?

‘Wait, then it really touched……?’

I touched my lips without realizing it then heard the maid’s voice.

“If you have any further questions or requirements, please feel free to tell me”

“Ah, no.
I don’t.”

Surprised, I turned my hand back and shook my head.

Then the maids told me some precautions.

If I felt cold, I should put on a shawl or ring the bell to call them, who would then restock the firewood on the stove.

The maids said that if I needed anything other than that, I could always ring the bell to call them.

I nodded and the maids left the room.

When I was left alone, I stared at the wall, remembering that Caleb had saved me.

‘I should thank him, right? Since he saved my life.’

However it was questionable when I should thank him.

Since I thought it was rude to visit him now.
But I wondered if I would have a chance to meet him tomorrow.

‘Maybe today is my last chance.’

Because, although Caleb said before that he would visit me at the theater if he had time, he might just say it out of courtesy.

Furthermore, he had already admitted that he liked Vivian, so I felt a surge of guilt in my heart.

I had to go back to the theater now, so if he didn’t come, we would never see each other again.

Since it’s the last… Let’s just do it now.

Because if I hesitated and did not thank him this time, I will regret this moment for the rest of my life.

I got up and put on a slipper on the floor once I made my decision.

I gripped the doorknob after putting on the shawl that the maid had pointed out before.