The Marrying The Prince

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Ferdinand still continued to call out to Anastasia who was clearly enduring intense pain. Michael's gone to tell the others. Dominic keeps trying to check Anastasia's consciousness the longer, the heavier it gets.

"What's sick Ana?".

"Say where it hurts?"

"My breathing..."

Just that one word continued to be the answer as the many worried questions Ferdinand echoed in Anastasia's ears.

The increasingly clear sound of the horse's footprints made Ferdinand quickly lift Anastasia's body. The King and Queen's horse carriage was approaching, with everyone who came in with faces staring anxiously.

Fredrick opened the train door and immediately helped Victoria to get off.

"Quick Dinand"

Fredrick's orders quickly led Ferdinand to bring Anastasia's body inside.

"Follow Diana"

Diana nimbly followed Victoria's orders to follow Ferdinand. After they entered, without wanting to waste any time, the horse carriage started speeding away.

Anastasia continued to grimace, her temples were full of sweat, her breathing was heavy. And that observation made Ferdinand quickly take action.

"Help me open Diana's dress"

Diana quickly and deftly opened up Anastasia's dress as Ferdinand tilted the body in her reach. Ferdinand's hand that Diana helped pulled, past all the ropes of the jerk that became a barrier.

Ferdinand deftly and professionally went straight past every tight-knit Anastasia corset. Diana still continued to try to loosen the front part of Anastasia's dress.

"Sorry Ana"

After saying that, Ferdinand took off the corset that was ready to be taken off.

Diana was stunned for no more than three seconds, then again loosened the last rope that was on the front of Anastasia's riding dress. Ferdinand was still speechless as Anastasia's plain back was clearly plastered before his eyes. I don't know what Ferdinand has in mind right now but, what he sees now makes Ferdinand can only continue to petrify.

"Is it better, Your Highness?"

There was no response from Anastasia. Ferdinand who finally realized because of the sound of Diana immediately removed her coat to cover the part of the dress that had sagged up to Anastasai's waist. Diana who was still holding the front dress so as not to make Ananstasia's chest look, immediately distanced her hands when Ferdinand's coat had enveloped Anastasia.

"Ana?"

Anastasia closed her eyes with resignation. The pain and tightness in his chest was now no more severe than the embarrassment he was suffering from.

She should have been able to refuse those people to open her dress if she knew they would also open her corset. His corset became crooked to hide the scars on his body. The overwhelming embarrassment that was never imagined, made Anastasia's tears slide without a stale ado. The embarrassment when Ferdinand saw the wound, was the most piercing shame Anastasia had ever felt.

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"Same as the diagnosis obtained by other doctors Your Majesty. Your Highness has cramps in the chest muscles because it is thrown and may be because it holds something firmly. I have repeatedly checked and found nothing serious that should make Her Highness get treatment in the hospital. Only a few deep scratches need to be noticed so as not to infection but, all of them are nothing threatening, Your Majesty"

Victoria nodded her head in understanding as she glanced at the chaotic-looking Ferdinand sitting beside the bed.

"All the best medicine have you given Lily?"

"Had Your Majesty. All the best medicine I need is prescribed and we'll give it to Ruth's waitress"

Victoria's steps began to move to get away from Anatasia's bed

"How long will Princess Anatasia be healed"

"I can guarantee that in one week Her Highness can recover but, it also depends on the patient himself, Your Majesty"

"All right Lily"

"Every day, I would come to check Her Highness, Your Majesty" Victoria nodded. Lily smiled and bowed politely. "I'm sorry then"

After feeling that the conversation was over, Tomy who was waiting at the door immediately invited Lily.

"Lily's doctor's earrings to her room in Tom's front house. Make sure doctor Lily feels comfortable while here"

"Good Your Majesty"

Lily looked back at Victoria while bowing deeply

"Thank You Majesty"

Victoria's head nodded briefly and after Lily passed away with Tomy, Victoria again glanced into the room. Watching Ferdinand who kept silent and only looked at Anastasia who was asleep. Victoria's hand stretched out and quietly closed the door.

Ferdinand breathed heavily. Across his fucked-up mind. Ferdinand slowly moved, landing his buttocks on the lip of the bed that was close to Anastasia's feet. Ferdinand's hand extended to the end of the blanket that was warming Anastasia's body. Very slowly Ferdinand's hand exposed the blanket until it opened.

It was not that Ferdinand had never seen anything strange on Anastasia's ankle. During the incident he held Anastasia's body in bed, Ferdinand had caught a glimpse of the scar on Anastasia's ankle even though he did not want to comment much or wanted to find out clearly because of it, the scars are terrible. It's terrible for a respectable girl. Because Ferdinand was only silent and kept silent, he wanted to keep Anastasia's feelings that must have been more terrible than the wound, Anastasia's feelings and memories that were definitely more severely injured than the wound

With a smooth movement, Ferdinand pulled up the top of Anastasia's dress. And true, this time Ferdinand could see very clearly the scars that were imprinted on both ankles of Anastasia. Ferdinand's jaw tightened, his facial features hardened, his temple continued to move withstanding the embers that had now filled every cavity in his chest.

Scars on the legs, a lot of lash marks on the back, stitches on the side of the abdomen, then... is there more? is there any suffering Anastasia has not seen? as sick as what? what semendengaruh? how sad was Anastasia to live her life first?

And all those thoughts made Ferdinand's head throb violently, every throbbing that brought about a burning drought. It felt, Ferdinand wanted to return to Trancia, coming to Eden's palace to improve his way of slaughtering the White family. He should have done it slowly and painfully, he shouldn't have just slashed King James' head straight away, he shouldn't have ordered Solar to straight out the sword into Queen Shopia's stomach, he should have done it slowly and passionately, he should have made them scream in pain and fear.

With trembling hands, Ferdinand began to repair Anastasia's blanket. Looking at the calm face of Anastasia who fell asleep, then gently rubbed a new scar on the beautiful face that had stored a lot of painful things. Ferdinand took another deep breath, then took a deep breath to reap all his composure.

In silence, Ferdinand was pensive as his memories replayed all of Anastasia's words. Anastasia's words about the family, about gratitude, about Anastasia's words that will always be there and will always be willing to help and listen to Ferdinand's difficulties. As for Anastasia, did she used to have someone beside her? did Anastasia ever have a place to ask for help?

And the answer to that question was answered from the fear of Anastasia that Ferdinand had seen, the fear that continued could only beg for forgiveness and beg for help.

Anastasia's words were still echoing inside Ferdinand's head, as if he was torturing Ferdinand's head. Ferdinand felt like he was being whipped and beaten blindly with a lot of awareness. He was dragged in the most crude way to remember all the blessings and all the luck in his life.

How wonderful Ferdinand was... How perfect Ferdinand was... How blessed Ferdinand's whole life had been....

With a downcast face, Ferdinand furiously brushed his hair

"Ohh God..."

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"All his wounds had dried up Ana. Doctor Lily said, these wounds will leave no marks, so you will still be as beautiful as ever"

Anastasia smiled haru while nodding

"Thank you Summer"

Summer smiled so much that her little teeth were visible

"You said too much thank you Ana"

Anastasia's subtle rarity was heard while looking at Summer with a blurry direction of view. Summer who saw the look on her face almost cried Anastasia rolled her eyes lazily.

"Don't cry!" Summer snorted unkindly. "Truely Dinand said, you are indeed very crybaby Ana"

The subtle rarity of Anastasia's mouth resounded, with Summer also chuckling while giving all the mess to Ruth. Ruth with her genuine smile instantly tidied up all the messy equipment that would always happen when Summer helped Anastasia take care of her wound.

The sound of the door suddenly opening, made all the heads there turn towards the door. With a giant balustrade, Ferdinand entered while holding a sword and also without a superior. His perfectly brownish body looks shiny because it is full of sweat, his leg movements make the body full of muscles tantalizing him continues to be tempting for every eye that sees it, except Summer.

"She thinks she's sexy"

Summer muttered quite loudly, until all the ears there could clearly hear him. Including Ferdinand who nonchalantly approached the bed while smilingly looking at Anastasia.

Anastasia returned Ferdinand's smile as Ferdinand was already looming in front of her who was sitting on the lip of the bed. Ferdinand's large hand cupped Anastasia's face, fixedly staring at every corner of the face in his hand, then gave a brief peck at Anastasia's rancid lips.

Summer who had been seeing some days of disgusting scenery for him immediately snorted ungracefully and spoke loudly

"Disease!"

"Beautiful"

Ferdinand spoke to Anastasia without caring about her sister's disgust. Anastasia smiled shyly with both of her cheeks already blushing. A red hue that shows that he is ashamed because of Ferdinand's treatment that others see, and also embarrassed because of Ferdinand's words.

After being satisfied staring at the red hue on both of Anastasia's cheeks, Ferdinand again took off his hand while moving towards the bathroom.

"He must have finished training"

Anastasia said as Ferdinand disappeared from behind the bathroom door.

Indifferently, Summer blinked both of her shoulders

"Leave it Ana"

"He must be bored"

This time, Anastasia's soft words made Summer immediately look at her, looking at Anastasia who was already smiling wryly. Noticing the atmosphere that was starting to have no joy, Summer chuckled softly.

"Males are so Ana, no matter how old they are, they will always want to play. So, don't think about it. Dinand and the sword will never be separated even though he is not bored though, after all" Summer searched while glaring at Anastasia. "Dinand is a slacker, he must be grateful for being able to escape his responsibilities. He would have preferred to take care of his wife instead of having to take care of the knight camp"

Anastasia nodded in understanding. Summer who saw the loss of the sad face Anastasia immediately pulled Anastasia's hand.

"Let's go down, gapa must be playing"

Anastasia nodded briefly.

"I'll get Ferdinand's shirt ready"

With understanding, and because she had several times got such a situation, Summer nodded while following Anastasia's steps towards the closet to prepare her husband's change of clothes. Once ready, Anastasia obediently followed Summer who led her to the exit. And as their steps were in front of the bathroom door, Summer shouted.

"Dinand! we're going down yaaa!"

There was no answer from within, but Summer did not care and continued to pull Anastasia out of the room.

When they were already downstairs, the sight of George being blown away with Jeremmy and Carl made Summer immediately run around to their place. When he was near the table, the sight of Geogre fluttering with Jeremmy and Carl with a lot of snack plates filling their table, made Summer's eyebrows furrow

"Gapa, you're violating your son-in-law's orders to cut down on snacks. If mama sees this you'll be in trouble"

Summer quickly landed a kiss on her grandfather's cheek while grabbing the biscuits on the snack plate. George smiled warmly as he placed an index finger on his lips.

"Hide this for your dear papa"

With a sweet smile, Summer nodded cutely as she followed George pasting his index finger to the front of his lips.

They all chuckled amusedly at the behavior of the youngest of their King. Until Summer flinched as her cheeks were pinched firmly.

"It hurts!"

Edward who had just arrived with Solar chuckled while stopping his anxious pinch on Summer.

"Sorry Princess"

"Sorry to accept kapt"

Edward's hand pinched Summer's cheek slowly and gently stroked her head. Summer only chuckled as she flicked her hand at Anastasia, calling for Anatasia to come closer. George who saw Anastasia approaching again smiled warmly.

"Hallo son... How are you today?"

"Good day George. I've been getting better. Thanks"

George's head immediately shook briefly

"Don't thank me, son. Sit down" George looked at Carl and Jeremmy. "Get rid of all this"

Jeremmy and Carl quickly tidied up and put everything on the table clean.

After Jeremmy and Carl rejoin, their conversation continues. Amused oddities and exciting conversations filled the voices in George's lounge until Ferdinand came and immediately pulled the chair next to George.

Anatasia who saw Ferdinand's arrival smiled as she looked at everyone, then ended up staring at George

"George, Lily's doctor said that tomorrow I don't need to take any more medicine" George nodded briefly. Anastasia continued while looking at Ferdinand. "I can already travel far Ferdinand"

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