#6 Caregiving (2)
Elric wasn’t the only one surprised.
The sudden encounter filled Tyria with panic.
“Yeah, then I’ll go!”
In the meantime, the maid ran away, as if she had been stabbed for impersonating Elric until just before.
Neither of them cared about her.
This is because the embarrassment, relief, and excitement felt at the moment they met each other and the complicated and subtle emotions somewhere in them tormented their insides.
Tyria was even more so.
-sure! The owner was very worried too! He stopped by here every day to take care of the mistress!
While he was asleep, the person concerned was in front of him.
Doubt deepens.
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What is the reason why you are so good to me now that you left?
… No, what shape your heart is in right now.
Tyria was very concerned about that.
“… Are you here?”
I asked in a quiet voice, and the answer came back.
“I hope you woke up.”
Elric’s mouth shut tight.
The corners of his eyes droop and a look of relief emerges.
But that mood didn’t last long.
“I guess you just woke up.”
“yes… ?”
Elric’s eyes sharpened.
There was still a look of concern, but anger was also in his eyes.
He came with a cane.
Tyria clenched her hands in embarrassment.
Elric approached and asked without hesitation.
“Why did you do that?”
“… What do you mean?”
“Why didn’t you tell me you were not feeling well?”
Because I didn’t know it would be that bad.
When work was in full swing, it was Tyria who lived with a light body aches.
It was even more so after the death of Hoven Portman, the former owner.
Over the past year, Tyria had more tired days than days when she felt refreshed.
I was used to that kind of situation, so I assumed that this time would be just as good as before.
Shall I tell you all the facts?
No, it’s like an excuse.
Tyria suddenly felt unfair.
I just followed Elric out of concern, so why should I be scolded?
How can you not know your heart like this?
Of course, I didn’t explain the reason in advance, but it’s a law that can be interpreted a little positively.
It was a childish mind.
She should feel ashamed, but Tyria could hardly escape from that feeling.
Maybe it’s because I’m still not feeling well.
Those were the words that I spit out drunk with emotion.
“It was fine. Until you go up.”
Tyria threw the words away and was surprised at herself.
Because I didn’t expect such a blunt tone to come out.
Naturally, he notices Elric.
His expression hardened even more.
It was the moment when I tried to add an excuse right away to the feeling of my heart dropping.
“I know my body… .”
“I was worried.”
stand tall-
Tyria’s body stopped.
The gaze was fixed on Elric.
I looked at him, doubting whether I had heard it correctly, and my concern grew above the expression of anger.
That doesn’t mean I heard it wrong.
‘worry?’
me? he?
understand the meaning of the words.
Is the cause of concern simply because of the relationship as a couple on paper, or because the person who is supposed to work is lying down, or if that’s not the case… .
‘… No, let’s not think lightly.’
Tyria knew very well that expectations usually come back with a greater sense of betrayal.
Because it was like that in all the big events that happened throughout her life.
It was a learned fear.
She knew all too well the feeling of loss when expectations collapsed.
All I could say was an apology.
“… I’m sorry for worrying you.”
“I didn’t say it because I wanted to hear that.”
Elric sat down on the bed.
His hand wrapped around Tyria’s fist.
“Look at me.”
Tyria was startled.
Even though my gaze goes to my fingertips, I raise my head again at his words.
He seemed to have softened. Even so, it was still a hard face.
His rough palm felt on the back of his hand gives a different impression.
This sense of distance that I could embrace if I stretched out my arms felt like it was suffocating my breath.
The fever rose.
Saying that it wasn’t for that reason rips through my head.
“Madam, you need to take more care of yourself. After observing it for a few days, I realized that my body is really weak.”
Even after a long talk, only one word hit me in the ear.
ma’am.
Now, only the two of us were using words we used to use when we were with other people.
Is it rude to give meaning to it for nothing?
No, it’s not an excuse.
“It’s not like lying down because you suffer so much with a body like this. Please believe in other people as well. There are many people in this mansion who can help you.”
In Tyria, Elric became savage.
‘why… .’
Are you saying that?
Are you trying to confuse the inside with words like that?
Why do you keep making me hopeful?
“Are you listening to me?”
It was not easy to manage facial expressions.
The action of tilting the upper body to match the eye level touched the root of the emotion deep inside.
Tyria barely nodded.
“… yes.”
“I’m glad you’re listening. So, I will come to you as my family head.”
Elric, Elric’s hand dug between Tyria’s fingers.
“You are not allowed to get out of this bed until you are completely healed. Don’t even think about working, because I’ll be watching you myself.”
“Then work… .”
“I will bring the papers here and take care of them.”
It was a resolute attitude, as if he had no intention of backing down.
I was honestly anxious.
Even then, a joy that could not be hidden was welling up.
Having someone to lean on meant that to Tyria.
‘You haven’t changed. This point.’
Tyria gave a little force to her lips.
-what? If you’re sick, you should tell me, you asshole! Come on! I’ll treat all your ugly faces!
Even though he grumbled, the warmth that healed his wounds still resided in him, which made Tyria feel relieved and happy.
“Answer me. Can you promise to stay still?”
Tyria was ashamed to show her expression, so she lowered her head and answered like that day in her memory.
“… yes.”
A desperate wind rose in Tyria’s heart.
If the favor you feel right now is an illusion, please don’t wake up until the day you die.
*
Elric trembled with shame only after leaving her room.
‘A very low price is all high-pitched!’
As usual, the moment I went to see her condition, I reacted too emotionally when I faced her who suddenly woke up.
It was a mixture of worries and anger, and he made an inappropriate comment that did not fit the topic.
It was a very shameless brazenness.
After all, it’s only natural that she was part of the reason why she followed the snowy mountain, but wasn’t that a one-sided pouring out of her emotions without even thinking about it?
Fortunately, Tyria didn’t seem to care much, but the shame was multiplying as Elric had no way to know what she was thinking inside.
It was such a moment.
“Bocchan, where are you going?”
Aldio walked from the end of the hallway.
Elric hurriedly calmed his complexion and replied.
“… Oh, I’m going to the office to get some papers for a while.”
“hmm? Aren’t you looking for work there?”
“I’m going to do it in my wife’s room. I think if I leave it alone, it will try to work again.”
“I can’t bear to deny it.”
Aldio said with a chuckle.
“Go back to your mother. I will prepare.”
“hmm? Are you okay?”
“Wouldn’t it be better to use me than to go back and forth on that uncomfortable bridge? I heard that after visiting the snowy mountain once, the wound was healed again… .”
Aldio made a disapproving expression.
Elric had nothing to say.
It’s because it’s true that the wounds got worse because of a futile accident.
In the end, doing it was a matter of keeping my head down.
“I will be there.”
Elric staggered back to Tyria’s bedroom like a defeated soldier.
Ardio said the preparations were over while he was awkwardly exchanging glances with Tyria who was lying on the bed.
Ardio, accompanied by two maids, set up a small nightstand, a chair, and a stack of papers next to the bed.
That wasn’t the end of it. After serving warm tea for Tyria and coffee for Elric, Ardio left satisfied when the scent of tea filled the room.
Only then did Elric sigh and droop his shoulders.
“Rdio is also very polar.”
“I think you are a good butler.”
After answering, Tyria moved her gaze towards the pile of papers.
Elric narrowed his eyes and blocked her gaze with his hand.
“Don’t even look.”
“… Are you okay?”
“I can do this much. Do you know that you are the teacher? Do I look like someone who can’t even handle paperwork?”
“… .”
Tyria was silent.
Elric pondered for a moment on which way to interpret this silence.
However, the more he thought about it, the more the conclusion flowed in a direction that was not beneficial to Elric.
Eventually, Elric cleared his throat and picked up the papers as if nothing had happened.
“Look carefully. These kinds of documents are quickly… .”
The moment he said and checked the title of the document, Elric’s pupils trembled as if an earthquake had struck.
『Yeongji Year End Settlement.』
A huge wall blocked Elric from the start.
It was a number.
A terrible string that is more fearful than facing an army of thousands.
The moment Elric saw it, he felt a sense of disorientation.
It felt like these numbers were coming out of the paper and choking my breath.
Elric’s gaze turned to Tyria.
she asked, tilting her head.
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“Can I help you?”
Words as sweet as the whispers of the devil.
Elric had to continue thinking for about 3 minutes before he answered that he would do it alone.
“… I will try alone.”
Elric was very proud.
Filtered by paperwork hahaha.