Chapter 158
Chapter 158 The kinder side.
Clearly, she was dreaming. There was no way the prince had just told her he loved her. Doris parted her
lips to speak, but he kissed her hungrily instead. It silenced all of her thoughts and worries and melted
away the world around them. She wanted to capture this moment forever and take it with her into the
afterlife. Even when she felt uncertain about herself, she felt right in his arms. William pulled her against
him and had her straddle hisp. It sent a small wave of nausea over her that she wanted to curse until
she was blue in the face. Now was not the time to be sick! Slowly, she pulled away when she couldn’t
ignore it any longer and clenched her eyes closed. “I’m sorry, I just feel a little sick and I don’t want to get
you sick.” William’s fingers ran through her long hair almost absentmindedly. “Sick? Since when? Nobody
told me you were.” “It’s just a cold. Nothing to worry over.(This novel will be daily updtaed at
.noveljar)” Doris opened her eyes when the feeling passed and smiled at William. His eyes
were glued to her mouth. “Too much time in the snow, I assume.” William didn’t look entirely convinced.
His eyes trailed her features as if there was another answer hidden within. Doris ran her fingers through
his messy hair and felt her toes curl in her boots at the feeling. All the times she wanted to do just that,
now she was free to do so when she wished. Doris took a deep breath. “I love” William covered her
mouth with his hand and shook his head. “Don’t say it. Not yet.”
She deted a little under his touch. He picked her up and carried her to her room and gently set her
under the warm covers. All the energy left her and exhaustion reced it. “I didn’t think you had a kind
side to you when I first met you.” Doris whispered as she watched him pull off her boots. She thought he
would roll his eyes or re at her, but the side of his mouth lifted instead. “ You’re the only person that is
allowed to see this side of me. I’ll bury you if you tell anyone.” Dorisughed and rolled on her side. “For
a moment, I thought you were going soft on me.” “Never.” William nced at the door behind him as if he
wasn’t sure when to leave. She resisted the urge to tug him on top of her. (This novel will be daily
updtaed at .noveljar)“A gown will be delivered in the morning for the y tomorrow.” “Will your
father be able to attend it?” “I was told he’ll be there.” William closed his fists at his sides. “I think the
whole idea is ridiculous and should be canceled but no one wants to agree with me.” “I do.” Doris gripped
his hand. He felt so tense in her hold. “I agree with you. I don’t think it’s a good idea to have the king out
of bed just to have a silly y. It won’t make him any better.” William squeezed her hand. “Rest. I will
come for you tomorrow.” “You’re not staying?” Doris leaned up on her elbows and furrowed her brows at
him. “No, I have matters to discuss tonight. I won’t have time for sleep.” William released her hand and
turned for the door. She wanted to wrestle him back into the bed but her head wouldn’t let her see
straight for more than a moment.
Once her head fell back onto the bed, she was out.
“Doris!” Beth called. She came bursting into her room and seemed embarrassed by her own actions
when she realized Doris had been sleeping. “I’m so sorry, I should have knocked! | thought you were up.”
Doris groggily sat up to see Beth clenching a gown in her hands. She was practically bouncing on her
toes with excitement. “Look what just came for you! Isn’t it the most beautiful gown you’ve ever seen?” In
the gloomy light, it was quite the dress. It looked fitted at the bodice but flowed out in gorgeous pink
waves and roses down the back that made her heart swell. Never had she seen something so
beautiful… and it was meant for her. 1 “Are you sure that’s mine…? There’s no way it’s meant for me. It’s
the prettiest thing I’ve ever seen!” Beth threw it over the bed toy it out more. “Don’t be silly! Of course
it’s for you! Prince William only wants the best for hisdy, clearly.” Beth grinned. Doris slowly got out of
bed and gripped the wall when the same feeling of dizziness rolled over her. Beth was at her side in an
instant to hold her up straight. “Are you okay?” “I’m fine.. I just got up too fast. I forgot to eat dinnerst
night.” “Oh my goodness, I can’t believe I forgot to bring your dinner!” Beth pped herself in the head
and sat Doris back on the bed. “Wait here, I have your breakfast in the other room.” “Beth, it’s okay!”
Doris called after her frantic friend. She was back in a minute with a tray of delicious food–but for some
reason it made her feel nauseated. 3 “I had the kitchen make your favorite since I knew you would be
nervous today. Pancakes and potatoes!” Beth ced the food on herp before she drowned the sweet
cakes in a maple sauce. “Thank you Beth… Will you prepare me a bath?” “Of course!” Her friend smiled
and hurried to the bathing room. Doris forced herself to eat as much as she could before sheid back inN?velDrama.Org content.
her bed and prayed the feeling of sickness would pass. 1 “Okay all, Doris, are you sure you’re alright?
You look pale.” Beth helped her sit up and cleared away the tes. Doris held her breath when it felt as if
her breakfast was about toe back up. “I think I’m just nervous about today. It’s my first appearance
as hisdy…(This novel will be daily updtaed at .noveljar)” Not to mention the first time she’ll
see Martin and Luna Queen since she rejected him. Had William already had the meeting with his
brother? “Hm, I’m not sure if that’s it. You looked just as pale yesterday.” Beth helped her stand. “Do you
think you can take a bath? You won’t pass out in there?” “No, no I’ll be fine!” Doris insisted. Beth helped
her into the bathroom and she undressed the moment the door was closed. 1 And then the world shifted
again. Doris managed to make it to the nearest bucket when she vomited up her entire breakfast. And
then some. She ignored Beth’s banging as everything inside her came out. I “Doris! Open up!” Slowly,
the world righted once her stomach was emptied. Everything made her feel as if she was about to vomit
again. No sense of relief would find her. “Doris, please. I don’t think you should bathe!” “I’m okay!” Doris
called weakly. She knew Beth was right. She cleaned herself up with the
unlocked the door. Beth took one look inside the room and made a face as if she was about to faint.
“Doris. You can’t go to that y, you’ll pass out!” “It’s just a cold! The wolves are strong enough to be
around me.” Doris brushed past her and went to lift the dress. “Are you sure it’s a cold?” Beth asked
cautiously as she eyed her. “Nothing else it could be?” “What on earth else would it be? I haven’t been
poisoned, I know those symptoms.” Doris sighed and stepped inside the dress. Beth quickly zipped it up
for her before she led her to the vanity. “I’m just saying, I’ve seen simr symptoms with my mother-” 1
“Can we not talk about this right now? I feel as if my head is about to explode.” Doris groaned and
rubbed her temple.(This novel will be daily updtaed at .noveljar) “Of course.” Beth said quietly
and started her hair. After what felt like hours, Beth finally allowed Doris to see her appearance. Her skin
was no longer pale, but had some pink tones as if she put life back into her. Her long hair was pinned
half up on the crown of her head with small roses that matched the ones on her dress. “Oh my, Beth!
You… you’re amazing.” Doris breathed. She went to her long mirror and spun around in her dress. It
flowed around the room like an ocean of fabric. “I had a beautiful canvas, it wasn’t hard.” Beth smiled
and handed her a pastry. “Eat before you go. You need energy.” Doris felt her stomach rumble and ate
the chocte delight in two bites. Suddenly she was starving, but there was no time for dinner. When a
knock sounded at the door, she wanted to melt into the floor. William was here.