CPG | Chapter 4

The tingling sensation 5dc67a1c48 on the back 2cb4ed3117 of his hand 923bc9b6ec lasted longer than 9379b64014 expected. For a servant, 097b58a100 hands were constantly c8052e9e9c in motion. Whether holding a b37a9cb29b rag or moving 13705841c6 items, the lingering b5716a573f sensation on the 57cc052aaa back of his 2a0520da02 hand was distracting.f60ac35ffb6aaa50

If it were pain from 706ee7df9d an injury, he could endure 02412e093e it. If he thought it ba654a56e7 was from a branch 2c44a110ac scratch, he could ignore 3225c1338a it, but the itch 6a13328d7e and odd feeling were 1d1cea77c8 the problem.6e8b3fac6b8325fe

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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.18a2ad5d42ff6a10

By the next morning, 87eda48e15 the sensation had vanished 946cc184fe as if nothing had 0cf24b78e8 happened, and Rayyan sighed 4cef324dbe in relief.02ed3d792c592b82

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For three days.54f3ef5e0ceade5b

Back to his usual 12fae3f782 self, Rayyan moved busily e9b33de51d while observing the prince, 9dd42fd5e8 drawing several conclusions.60b8d50945646c6e

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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.”018c0e7753c0f4c5

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.96a21bbdfa8928ba

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Rayyan learned more while observing 4f86e0e2a8 the prince.f4072f0e6dde9daf

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.6d7d08bd6eaf91bf

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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.51d4bc51c8f2c7c1

– If just being with you has an effect… yes, someone will recognize your true worth.68ed494b5c33010a

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His grandmother’s words from childhood echoed in his mind, followed by the prince’s irritated voice.d08f6a1296b1a327

“Is it soup again today?”378df9f5a8fe45fb

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Is he crazy? Or is he just b15de043b0 a fool who can 1fe58b380f only make one thing?57fa667abdd729e6

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.befbae277dab264c

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“I’ll try to prepare something different starting tomorrow.”13e71b8ddaa51bf8

It was better c35a2dc467 to be considered 9487ff8c29 a fool. At least he gave hope 05116f6a73 that today would be the 4bf4d28416 last day of eating soup.b059dea4010e5b81

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“Do I have to eat this all day today?”41796d620c59a64e

The prince, accepting it, c04ab13667 twisted his face beyond 289362d5ca description.2528ae3bb71be48a

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“How many days have I been eating just soup?”991e0398f2b6456d

Ternnis looked at bb8b5af9bb the watery soup aec5a36d44 with a weary 04de4f2d33 expression. Three days. Eating the same thing for 14ab594c7f breakfast, lunch, and dinner made ffbd7fd025 him nauseous just looking at c86f510078 it.c3392beb280f1328

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But he had 53bf2bd73b no other choice. Yesterday, he threw the d3ea068c6e soup and demanded something 8b6b3fdabf else, but with no 4d743bf049 ingredients, he had to 5566e9740e skip a meal. Even as an fbc6b7f240 abandoned prince of 669bfdb8fe the empire, it 2640d2f8c3 was a ridiculous a9350835f1 situation.4accf8de4c6e1d49

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.e5f1efa457e7b4f2

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‘Not enjoyable?’63f99f4064fbd28f

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…c7a7911895254123

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With a smile b182a734ba tinged with self-deprecation, 5c2c3572da Ternnis ate the caff2b57ba soup. What did it matter if 94d3bdd197 he ate the same thing 6808de8d62 every day? He once thought he could d3760ceef7 eat dirt if it could d699eb4b10 ease his pain. He lived without ca8b962265 knowing what he 7e6e321d77 put in his a54fa0fff1 mouth every day.8d8794654c877649

Having erased all 00ab9cf74a emotions, Ternnis repeated 05270616ea the act of d3e781474f eating soup.97849769b57c461b

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Watching from a step e8637762a1 back, Rayyan inwardly clicked b611a8b4ad his tongue.a47e9790b544efcc

“He’s not like a child.”3ad6cdfe8a10c7ee

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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.df9fa9c336b57e82

Knowing the circumstances, 7eefb01450 Rayyan felt pity. Pain matures a person. Especially for the prince, 44dff7b9ed standing on a cliff a3c7922f68 that could crumble at 81fc540a59 any moment, how much c8ddc24506 more so.a613c6903e132213

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Afraid the prince might notice his pity, Rayyan lowered his gaze. Naturally, he noticed the prince’s clothes.e731c649ed6bff73

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.b1773491cd383d05

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Wanting to help him dress properly, Rayyan’s hand twitched. He clenched his fingers tightly, fearing he might act impulsively.fb17cf164004a729

“Do you have something to say?”d45edcdaf2bed55f

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“…”14e8d19e956ac84c

Rayyan, not understanding the prince’s sudden words, widened his eyes. Ternnis put down his spoon and sneered at Rayyan.57311e7449eece0c

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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?”16182e4f331437d2

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.c75721c51974a661

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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.aa61f558e26aa37d

“Do you think I’m making a scene wearing these fancy clothes because I’m about to die?”0ab5ad8d4ae93366

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Is that why you e11f1ac184 keep looking?d9b0e3b9d2c3b371

Despite his prickly words, c02e6e0134 his eyes were filled f6322e6052 with scars.182a88d729d56d13

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Rayyan shook his head, indicating it wasn’t so.61f0625b2c101e16

“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.”6296730b8e2e6da7

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“…”4bd83ed5b7fcb2ad

Ternnis looked at Rayyan as bfbaa8d93b if he were crazy. My collar, what?a61bb019ef84a261

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“May I adjust your clothes for a moment?”1968e1da4185ad64

“Is that really what you notice in this situation?”eb0ee6e374fe81a0

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“The more complicated the outfit, the more uncomfortable it is if not worn properly.”256a3538d1630990

Is he a bit 4c94a1149f of a lunatic?4dc33f26d29e1efb

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No matter how 74d7ff68d3 Ternnis looked at e6bb060cd0 him, Rayyan steadfastly e0dac80844 focused on his cfd3c5e23a clothes.11510e9607cf3041

“It’ll only take a moment.”3221b4dc25449e6a

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“Do as you please.”4f03ab55ef196c20

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?deaa78d699f9389f

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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.f8ce5e6243fdbc0c

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.c3b33a8e2901cbd0

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“What is it?”984761d6e916bdeb

“I’d like to ask for your understanding. I’m not confident I can adjust the collar without touching Your Highness.”4089728ef5ceb677

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“Just do it.”015b0ba5687bc380

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.5c5b92dac10f8d2c

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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.b7407926914997ef

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.1cf68ce71c435f91

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Rayyan paled and knelt.9221bb370ac9c328

“I touched an unauthorized area. I’m sorry.”06122a61c50bd669

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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.7cedb92343be58cc

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.74e24f874a5fbdd5

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“You…”415af70633a45881

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…029dba53cff3f5d0

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“What did you do to me?”fc9ac151ac3d7361