Chapter 114

Around 11 o’clock at night, George dropped by Royal Court. Suzy held his hand that had gone under the blanket and said, “Today’s not okay.” George understood what she meant and withdrew his hand. He seemed to have noticed something was amiss with her voice. He turned on the lamp by the bedside. That was when he found that her face was abnormally pale. Her eyes seemed to have lost their usual brilliance, and she looked wilted, like a beaten-up little rabbit. “What’s the matter? Are you unwell?” The man sat on the edge of the bed and touched her forehead. “Mm. It hurts every month.” Suzy was getting dizzy from the light and closed her eyes immediately. “Then you should stay lying down.” George covered her with the blanket, turned off the lights, and got up to go out. Suzy’s head felt a little empty, and her stomach was uncomfortable. Hence, she no longer felt sleepy. After some time, the door opened again. The tall man walked over and asked in a low voice, “Are you asleep?” Suz