My Husband Hates Me, But He Lost His Memories

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Chapter 31 – Part 1

It felt like I met someone in my dream, but I couldn’t remember who it was.

As I struggled to lift my eyelids, which felt as if they’d been closed shut by a thousand roots, an unfamiliar ceiling came into my view.

“……”

I blinked dazedly. For a moment, I tried to think about where I was, but someone’s voice suddenly called out to me with such urgency.

“Lily! Lily, are you awake?!”

“……”

The loud voice pierced my eardrums, making my head throb. I raised one hand with a frown. I did this without much thought, but then Theodore grabbed my hand and looked at me with a desperate expression.

“Lily… How are you right now? If you feel any pain or if you’re uncomfortable somewhere, please let me know.”

All I wanted was for him to let go of my hand and stay far away from me, but as I tried to speak, my voice couldn’t come out properly. Only after a few groans was I able to say one word.

“Water…”

Theodore flinched for a moment, but eventually let go of my hand. I felt relieved that he finally went away, though he reappeared with a glass of water in one hand. …He didn’t just let go, he only meant to get water for me.

“Here, I brought you some water.”

“……”

Seeing this absurd sight, my lips twitched. He should have just asked an attendant to fetch the water.

Come to think of it, where’s Charlotte? I looked around, and there. Charlotte came up to the bed and helped me sit up.

“…Thank you.”

“It’s my duty, Milady.”

Charlotte thoughtfully placed a soft cushion behind me so that I could sit back comfortably, then she backed away with her hands neatly folded in front of her.

Theodore waited calmly at the side with that glass in his hand.

I took the cup immediately. It felt as if I wouldn’t be able to press down anymore the stifling urge to express my annoyance and reject him.

“Ha…”

I felt better after I drank some cool water. After letting out a long exhale, I handed the glass back to Charlotte.

Charlotte glanced sideways towards Theodore for a moment before she took the cup.

I took another deep breath with my eyes closed. After which, I opened my eyes and asked Theodore.

“How long have I been unconscious? The others… are they alright?”

“You’ve been unconscious for six hours. The others are safe.”

“…There were knights who were either injured or killed.”

As I said this, Theodore paused for a moment before he sighed.

“…That’s right.”

Then I heard more details from him. There were deaths amongst the knights of each household, and he said that one knight from House Valentino had also met his demise.

The knight order that had the most casualties were amongst the royal knights. They were the ones in the vanguard during the battle… and it’s only natural that this happened, but…

‘There will be a memorial service. I will have to attend.’

Since an unexpected incident broke out and many people were either injured or killed, the scheduled banquet would be put to a halt.

Originally, a grand banquet was going to be held after the hunt, but it would be replaced with a memorial service.

As I was about to stand up from the bed, Theodore placed a hand on my shoulder. I could feel the strength in his hand as he held me.

With his brows slightly furrowed, he raised his eyes to look at me, then he spoke with a low voice.

“You need to rest more. Please lie down.”

“Never mind that, I’m fine.”

“You can’t.”

“Didn’t I already say I’m fine.”

About ten minutes were wasted like this. Theodore stubbornly tried to dissuade me from doing anything, but after the scuffle, I shook him off and headed towards the bathroom with Charlotte.

I bathed, changed into neat dark clothes, then had my hair braided. As I gazed into the mirror, even though I looked pale, I looked fit enough to attend the memorial service.

Now on my way straight to the door, Theodore blocked my path once more. His expression was still full of worry, but there was a slight hint of dissatisfaction in his features.

“I’ve ordered the attendants to bring food. Please eat first. You should also take some medicine after your meal.”

“……”

Truly, he’s become so annoying ever since he lost his memories. I couldn’t get used to him taking care of me as though he’s a mother hen.

This time again, I wanted to push him away. However, instead of doing this, I bit my lower lip and held back my anger.

Charlotte, who was restless nearby, approached closer and spoke up.

“Madam, it would be better for you to eat something first. Your personal doctor will be bringing your medicine soon, so you’ll need to take it, too, Madam…”

“……”

Eventually, I was forced to sit down. After a while, a couple of maids brought the meal. I stared at the dishes on the table indifferently.

“Please try some, Madam, even if you don’t like it. That way, you’ll be energized.”

Gesturing to the served food, Charlotte gently urged me. I wasn’t particularly hungry, nor did I want to eat anything, but in the end, I sighed and picked up a spoon.

I took a few spoons of warm soup, then I tore a slice of white bread into small pieces and ate some of those. Then, I took a small serving of salad and fruit on a saucer and chewed slowly.

Charlotte and Theodore watched me eat with serious expressions on their faces. …I would never have expected them to have the same expression one day.

The meal was soon over. When I washed down the food with some water, which had a mint leaf floating atop it, I then wiped my lips with a napkin.

As though he couldn’t endure not saying it, Theodore asked.

“Are you not going to eat any more? That’s really all you will eat?”

“If I eat any more, I’ll have an upset stomach.”

“……”

Hearing my answer, Theodore let out a heavy sigh and murmured, “You eat only as much as a bird…”

I got up from my seat, but at that same moment, a knock came from outside the door.

Knock, knock—

“Madam, it’s your personal doctor, Jane Thorpe. I’ve brought your herbal medicine.”

Once again, as I was on my way out, I was urged to sit back down.

“…Come in.”

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