The Evil Empress Adores Me-Chapter 47

"R-Really?"

"Yeah."

For some reason, my face felt hot. I gulped dryly.

Oh no.

My face must be completely red!

Just then, Diamid asked in a worried voice.

"Charles, do you have a fever? Your face suddenly turned red..."

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"D-Don’t worry about it!"

I instinctively shouted.

Diamid frowned in annoyance.

"Why are you yelling all of a sudden?"

"Ack, sorry."

Feeling embarrassed, I awkwardly scratched my cheek.

Diamid let out a sigh, as if losing interest, and stood up.

"Forget it. I’m thirsty, so I’m going to get some water."

With the tone of someone reading from a textbook, he announced his departure and walked away without another word.

Left alone, I looked down at the pile of towels in front of me.

Diamid’s clumsy attempts at folding them caught my eye.

"Hehe."

In the end, I couldn’t help but let out a small chuckle.

By the time the sun was setting, I finally left the Crown Prince’s quarters.

Ah, I need to hurry back.

Glancing up at the sky, now painted in shades of red and orange, I quickened my pace.

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Lately, I had been spending more time at the Crown Prince’s quarters, and as a result, the Empress had been making that disappointed face more and more often.

I had planned to return early today, but...

This is all Diamid’s fault. Who told him to fold the towels like that?

I had spent much longer than expected refolding the mess he left behind.

Still, since I had walked as fast as I could, the Empress’s Palace was already within sight.

If I’m lucky, I won’t miss dinner.

Just as I was thinking that—

"Nyaa~"

A familiar cat suddenly appeared in front of me.

It was the yellow cat that had made itself at home within the palace grounds.

Rubbing itself against my leg, it purred affectionately.

"Wow, what’s gotten into you? You’re actually being friendly today."

As I petted its head, I quickly rummaged through my apron pocket.

I had prepared a treat just in case a day like this came!

I placed a thinly shredded piece of jerky in front of the cat, and it let out a satisfied meow before eagerly munching on it.

Sigh... have I become a snack delivery service now?

"Hey, kitty."

I called out softly.

But the cat, completely focused on its snack, paid me no attention whatsoever.

Still, there was something I really wanted to say to it.

"You know, you’re adorable and lovable just as you are."

"Meow?"

As if it actually understood me, the cat lifted its head and looked at me with bright lime-colored eyes.

Meeting its gaze, I grinned.

"Even when you grow up into a full-grown cat, don’t let that get you down. Got it?"

With those final words, I stood up.

As I headed toward the Empress’s Palace, my steps felt lighter than ever.