CPG | Chapter 4

The tingling sensation f42b20bf4d on the back f9c6d8b5ce of his hand 6702e55697 lasted longer than a1ab76251e expected. For a servant, hands 186d4bd66c were constantly in motion. Whether holding a 44a716597e rag or moving 86b0e614cf items, the lingering 652be7faf0 sensation on the c5896582b0 back of his 5713453b67 hand was distracting.a768f23f53d0439b

If it were pain from 856efdb216 an injury, he could endure 015e4260f3 it. If he thought 7d5738e26a it was from 015b1ca059 a branch scratch, 53fb01c4de he could ignore a5c55928b4 it, but the e653eae8ee itch and odd e7b5141abf feeling were the 6d7c62727e problem.4694a5739aeb071a

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The sensation persisted throughout the day, causing him to worry as he fell asleep. What if it was the same tomorrow? He was already short-handed with cleaning and attending to the prince, and if he couldn’t focus, he’d surely hear complaints from the prince.7eb4c09bf6dfbbca

By the next morning, the aca8a56d49 sensation had vanished as if 80189ecbde nothing had happened, and Rayyan 04ee625cd9 sighed in relief.19be80bd7e088516

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For three days.41b466c013a9024e

Back to his usual 2af0b9e355 self, Rayyan moved busily cb82482fb6 while observing the prince, 649855f188 drawing several conclusions.ce3245525bb41efb

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First, the prince’s personality wasn’t good. It could be because he was born a prince or just his nature. Having not watched him closely, it was impossible to conclude. Regardless, while attending to him, Rayyan never received any acknowledgment like “well done” or “it’s okay.”aa08433a5ac97bf3

Moreover, the prince was particularly sensitive about being touched. Though trained to avoid touching while attending to someone, accidents could happen. The incident with the prince was an accident when he slapped Rayyan’s hand away to prevent him from undressing him.2391e792b184c6f8

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Rayyan learned more while 315a436c96 observing the prince.8e25fdf37546f04d

While moving his hands diligently, Rayyan glanced at the prince’s face. His complexion had improved since they first met. The dark circles under his eyes had lightened a bit, and the chapped lips had healed somewhat.29296f11f21e0375

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Though not a drastic change, for Rayyan, who checked the prince’s condition daily, the small difference was significant. Expected to worsen day by day, the unexpected improvement was surprising.b63e766d0e9e5ec1

– If just being with you has an effect… yes, someone will recognize your true worth.2a14cae5af5f2bfc

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His grandmother’s words from childhood echoed in his mind, followed by the prince’s irritated voice.919581b59a664113

“Is it soup again today?”8ea7397adf3d379a

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Is he crazy? Or is he just a 91c6857365 fool who can only make d0d900daee one thing?0f23b6d0d2276c9b

Despite the prince’s mixed irritation and disdain, Rayyan steadfastly set the table before him. The prince wasn’t in a condition to eat anything else, so he only made soup, but he didn’t dare say that, fearing the outburst and insults he’d receive. Though young, the prince’s temper was fierce enough to rival an adult’s.eae8aee54e966384

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“I’ll try to prepare something different starting tomorrow.”dc9f335f9d6160fa

It was better to d9e8cb1d75 be considered a fool. At least he gave 014b53ced3 hope that today would ccdb3ad453 be the last day 168c54f091 of eating soup.4bddb2e5a5c185ea

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“Do I have to eat this all day today?”706624d8b0974967

The prince, accepting it, 8cc9b895a3 twisted his face beyond 3f31aad31d description.a447e2c043648375

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“How many days have I been eating just soup?”d8f455d7d39d6ca3

Ternnis looked at the 7e3b19a7df watery soup with a e62a168bae weary expression. Three days. Eating the same thing 043bd32c20 for breakfast, lunch, and 8faede1b0d dinner made him nauseous f927c94bd3 just looking at it.510855dd94bcea3c

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But he had no c72513ace6 other choice. Yesterday, he threw the soup 7c196ff7c5 and demanded something else, but 8c58bbe242 with no ingredients, he had 3db35c90ed to skip a meal. Even as an abandoned b2452fde10 prince of the empire, 086f72a17d it was a ridiculous 5726d410eb situation.985f0187a4528bed

Though he didn’t throw the soup today, mealtime wasn’t enjoyable. With that thought, Prince Ternnis reluctantly picked up his spoon. As he was about to eat the soup, he froze as if time had stopped.83ce1199721446bc

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‘Not enjoyable?’874bb23b84eed894

Until now, Ternnis had lived a life where he felt nothing from food, clothing, or even the most beautiful things everyone desired. Every moment he remembered was stained with pain, leaving no room for joy. Yet, here he was, pouring emotions into a mere soup…5b20aeca28e6a39e

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With a smile tinged with d66469e400 self-deprecation, Ternnis ate the soup. What did it matter if cecf384ad2 he ate the same thing f302a54619 every day? He once thought 44f1e6b83a he could eat b5bd232cb5 dirt if it f4693131f8 could ease his 1b0e6284cf pain. He lived without knowing 1527cda90d what he put in 5c29e5b99d his mouth every day.46327449345e0dea

Having erased all 36fa6dd5ca emotions, Ternnis repeated 27a4fd80b2 the act of 7dee7c3afc eating soup.6c51f30623e840ea

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Watching from a 01fbb3787a step back, Rayyan c8eb40e74b inwardly clicked his 9fd18b3529 tongue.64e313a9b3b3ccd7

“He’s not like a child.”a15785ed4c628dbb

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He’d often been told he was mature for his age, but he was nothing compared to the prince before him. Outwardly a child, his eyes were weary as if he’d lived through the world.0d70b85471cbad23

Knowing the circumstances, Rayyan felt 10b2bee801 pity. Pain matures a person. Especially for the 3f74abbf74 prince, standing on 63c6b0ef0b a cliff that cb9439ccf5 could crumble at 625232ac7e any moment, how f6e3676e36 much more so.1ea4dd5c0641ffac

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Afraid the prince might notice his pity, Rayyan lowered his gaze. Naturally, he noticed the prince’s clothes.113903470c33a9ae

The outfit was as complicated as the first day. Having dressed himself, there were awkward spots here and there. The shoulder buttons weren’t fastened, and part of the collar was tucked in.9d0f72ae25884165

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Wanting to help him dress properly, Rayyan’s hand twitched. He clenched his fingers tightly, fearing he might act impulsively.1a7bf764af1f19e1

“Do you have something to say?”9c510c0614c60ce5

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“…”ce4e360e9a268dc9

Rayyan, not understanding the prince’s sudden words, widened his eyes. Ternnis put down his spoon and sneered at Rayyan.310c2ecbac22a8ad

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“Weren’t you staring at my face and clothes because you had something to say? Or do you find it amusing that I’m wearing these clothes?”99798dc7cc4699ac

Since coming to Sanges Castle, Ternnis had been furious at the sight of the clothes sent to him. The Empress clearly saw him as a clown, not a son. That’s why she sent such ridiculous clothes.5bb5d2b8fb3ed963

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He’d tried to tear them apart in anger but fainted from the pain burning inside him. The only one witnessing this was the black-haired servant.2d22c6cb05b15eb5

“Do you think I’m making a scene wearing these fancy clothes because I’m about to die?”a0f5b293a31d069b

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Is that why you 7e2fc97676 keep looking?f23c644d6069192c

Despite his prickly words, his fcff750288 eyes were filled with scars.b409dd2f5f7e2de3

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Rayyan shook his head, indicating it wasn’t so.d14bce6b7b2e0571

“Your clothes aren’t properly worn. If your collar is tucked in like that, it’ll be uncomfortable when you turn your head. The shoulder buttons are half-done, so you’ll feel like your arms are floating.”cad4566fdfde1c91

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“…”8c5402cb267b857e

Ternnis looked at 5a3285443a Rayyan as if fc03eb1117 he were crazy. My collar, what?8301fd6c19659a7c

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“May I adjust your clothes for a moment?”72a356639ee221d1

“Is that really what you notice in this situation?”9186bdf35191721a

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“The more complicated the outfit, the more uncomfortable it is if not worn properly.”5a543c3dded06a33

Is he a c7fd639a6d bit of a ad2e5f87ac lunatic?5df5369563bab819

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No matter how Ternnis 0bd465b3b5 looked at him, Rayyan 56cd28662d steadfastly focused on his f34dcf2ab4 clothes.e27b16c9e5ee290f

“It’ll only take a moment.”d9955fef8faca75b

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“Do as you please.”a3db6a41343f028d

Ah, this is why you don’t talk to crazy or deranged people. Ternnis felt the conversation was pointless and turned his gaze elsewhere. What did it matter about clothes?6e31771c2ed7e546

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As soon as Ternnis gave permission, Rayyan reached out. His proactive movement, unlike his usual distant demeanor, made Ternnis’s eyebrows twitch. But the touch on his shoulder wasn’t unpleasant, so he stayed still.7d3126ebe1b30187

The light touch, like a feather passing by, was all it took before Rayyan’s hand left his shoulder. Now it was time to fix the collar, but Rayyan hesitated to approach.09a5730eb74ec1d9

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“What is it?”2fe2100081539acd

“I’d like to ask for your understanding. I’m not confident I can adjust the collar without touching Your Highness.”50ecfa8078ef59a2

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“Just do it.”c13cddd1ddc46ced

When someone touches him, the pain intensifies. Naturally, avoiding the servant’s touch was wise, but now he was resigned. It would only deepen the burning pain in his neck.456f7a9a68f2c019

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Ternnis crossed his arms and closed his eyes, signaling Rayyan to proceed. Rayyan’s hand hesitated, then slowly approached, unlike before. His fingertips brushed the boundary between Ternnis’s neck and collar, then slipped inside.253d3eb41539efef

As Rayyan adjusted the collar and was about to pull his hand away, the prince made an unexpected move. Turning his head and body, Rayyan’s hand brushed his cheek.39a0432822ded4b2

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Rayyan paled and knelt.41182dbc84f0bc47

“I touched an unauthorized area. I’m sorry.”bc16186824569e44

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Though it was the prince’s movement, he couldn’t push the blame. From the moment Rayyan spoke of adjusting the clothes, he was responsible for everything that happened.31306c1eb8684a14

Rayyan knelt, apologizing, but Ternnis, lost in thought, didn’t look at him. Instead, he focused on the refreshing sensation on his neck and cheek, leaving no room for other thoughts. Strange and stranger still, Ternnis concentrated all his attention on where Rayyan had touched.a83ff6cc0953f760

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“You…”f2fee6382f178f7e

At Ternnis’s rough voice, Rayyan looked up. Ternnis’s low gaze met Rayyan’s face. Just a few years older… a mere servant. Yet…74d075b77a596752

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“What did you do to me?”8452cdf05d373bb9