RETURN OF THE FEMALE KNIGHT

46. Are You Nervous?

Lalisa finally gave up eavesdropping on their conversation and left. She didn't feel like she needed to hear anything more.

So far, Jungkook had helped Lalisa in numerous ways. He assigned Jimin to her, sent her dresses and jewelry, and stopped the rumors that Yerim had spread. She always thought he was a good choice as a marriage partner. But this time, something was different. She really felt like she was really being taken care of as a woman. She had never felt this way, and it was strange to her.

"Oh? Sister, are you back already?"

Roseanne looked at Lalisa curiously as she approached her. Lalisa nodded, the numbness in her mind fading away.

I thought I would get caught if I stayed too long. They didn't say anything."

"Really?"

"Yes. Let's go back now."

Lalisa took the lead, and Roseanne followed behind. She had a strange expression on her face.

"But sister...Why is your face so red?"

Lalisa quickly raised her hand to touch her cheek.

"...My face?"

"Yes. Did something happen?"

Roseanne was anxious about her sister, but Lalisa shook her head.

"It's really nothing. It...it must have been hot."

"Eh?"

It was a cool windy day, but Lalisa just smiled awkwardly and hastened her steps. Roseanne followed with a questioning look.

"Something's strange...ah, wait for me!"

Roseanne ran to catch up to her sister.

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Lalisa was sitting in her room. She didn't sleep well the night before Jungkook's visit, and she was exhausted. She was gathering her thoughts and resting, when suddenly a knock on the door interrupted her. There were so many things to worry about over Jungkook's visit. She thought something might have happened, so she hurriedly straightened her posture and answered.

"Come in."

The door opened. She thought it would be one of the maids, but to her surprise it was Jungkook who entered. Lalisa leapt from her seat. She didn't expect him to have already finished playing chess with Hyunbin, but even so, he should've gone to the drawing room afterwards.

"How did you–"

"They showed me to your room."

"...!"

Her mouth opened and she stiffened. Perhaps it was a mischievous maid who sent him. Although they were supposed to be lovers, it was not their true relationship and Lalisa was a little uncomfortable with his sudden visit. She remembered the conversation she overheard between Jungkook and her father earlier and couldn't help but feel more awkward than usual.

"Please, come in."

It was rude to keep hik waiting at the entrance, however, so Lalisa cautiously allowed him into the room. Jungkook then looked around as he walked in.

"Is this your room?"

"...Yes."

"It's very simple."

It was a brief compliment, but he wasn't wrong. It must look frugal for an aristocrat in Jungkook's eyes.

"But it's my style."