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He is floating in the dimly lit space with a frown on his forehead. He couldn't help but click his tongue in dissatisfaction.
Stupid boy. Why would you commit suicide for someone like him? He didn't even care you died. That slag even married his lover after you died, silly.
Why would you torture your life with this unbridled thing? Love is a fleeting feeling. You should enjoy your life more rather than indulging yourself in pointless love.
You're a prince. Not an ordinary person! You have an impressive family background.
En. No wonder Ah Heng said love is blind.
Hmm? Who is Ah Heng? He was a friend from the old world. His friend died at the beginning of the apocalypse. The story is a bit tear-jerking, so he was not willing to force himself into remembering the sad event. Just know that he once had a best friend named Ah Heng.
Now that he sees why people say love is blind. He agreed with their notion.
However, love is not the blind one, but humans are. Those enormous love had misled them that they could no longer think straight.
"Madam? Please wake up." Someone is sobbing beside him. He felt a drop of tear on his face. Someone is crying for you, Xie. At least, you're not alone, unlike me.
The space is surrounded by darkness once again. The next moment Wu Zhi opened his eyes, his gazes landed on the cute-looking Alaric beside his bed.
Alaric is wallowing in sadness. The only person who treated Xie with sincerity is only this young boy. He is a servant who Xie picked up ten years ago from a dumpster. Xie never treated Alaric as a servant. He indulged the boy like the eldest brother pampering his younger sibling. Although, this is happening in private.
The disparity in their statuses prohibited them from acting intimate. Xie could show some degree of affection towards Alaric, yet it should be within the boundary.
A royalty and a servant relationship is complicated. They are bound to follow some rules that they need to be obeyed as a pretense to keep out the poisonous mouth of the others.
"Alaric, I'm alright." He croaked out some response. As his hand carefully ruffled the fluffy head that buried himself into his bed. "Stop crying."
"Ma...madam?" Alaric lifted his head. His face is a mess. Tears and snort stained that cute face. En, his appearance is very pitiful. His heart was sore just by looking at his face.
"Go wash your face. Ugh, you looked really ugly right now." Xie dryly chuckled.
[A/N: Wu Zhi will be known as Xie for the rest of the story.]
Alaric sobbed again. His crying intensified.
"Madam, you're back! I thought you would forget about me. Like before! You're bad, madam!"
"Ok, ok. I'm a bad person." Xie took out a white napkin from the drawer beside his bed and gently wiped Alaric's face. "You're almost 15, but how come you're still as clumsy as a kid?"
Alaric sniffed. He didn't move around and let the beautiful man pamper him like always.
They resumed their usual interaction. Madam loves to dote on him. He always bought sweets and snacks for him, but Alaric adamantly refused. Had he not beg the man to stop, he might even adopt him as a little brother right away.
He also wanted to send him to school. However, Alaric shook his head. His status is only a servant. He is a slave whose parents are also one. His parent couldn't afford to take care of him, so they abandoned him. People will surely gossip if madam insists on sending him to one. He can accept the insult, but he doesn't want madam's reputation to be sullied by the likes of him. As long as he can take care of madam wholeheartedly, he is content with his life.
Xie pinched the baby fat around the plump cheeks. He laughed in delight.
"Look at this. My baby brother is growing nicely."
"Madam..." Alaric pouted.
Seeing him sulk, Xie reluctantly released the soft flesh. He pinched the face twice and had him give him water before he started to inquire about his current situation.
It looked like he fainted for the second time. The doctor said nothing was wrong with his body. Arthur left as soon as the doctor confirmed his well-being. His face is expressionless throughout the check-up.
While explaining, Alaric peeked at Xie to gauge his reaction. He is afraid madam will be heartbroken when he knows Master's nonchalant attitude toward him this entire time. Luckily, madam seemed relaxed and composed. He is actually too calm that Alaric felt strange with his behavior. There's no hint of sadness or longing beneath the limpid eyes.
Alaric released a relieved sigh. Forget it.
"Where is that man?"
"Pardon?"
"My husband." He spat the word. "Is he in the mansion?"
Alaric noticed the dislike tone inside madam's words. He frowned.
"No. Master left to work and still not back yet. Do you need something from him, madam?"
"Yeah. There's something I need from that man. Later, I asked him, myself."
Alaric tilted his head in confusion. Madam seemed different from the normal him. He usually looked at his door with a longing look. He expected Master Arthur to appear and willingly visit him. Although, he is bound to be disappointed.
Master refused to visit his wife. He never stepped into the east wing since their marriage day.
That man also never asked about his condition. He didn't even care for him. Whether he is sick or healthy, he never asked. Master treated his wife like a wall. He always looked at madam in disgust. Alaric's heart is aching for madam, but since he loved his husband so much, he is willing to stay in this toxic marriage out of his own will.
"Madam, do you want me to bring your dinner? You were asleep the whole day. I'm sure you're hungry."
"Thank you, Ric. I wanted to eat them here. Let's eat together."
"It's alright. Madam, I already eat." Alaric politely refused.
"It's better to eat together. I wanted to wash away this bitter feeling inside my heart. Let's eat with me, alright? I felt lonely." Xie used an emotional card to make the boy relent and accept his invitation. He always wanted someone to accompany him while he was eating. Xie felt envious looking at his neighbor from the old world happily eating dinner with his family. Unlike him. Always alone. No one beside him, not even a pet. "Please?"
Alaric sighed. He reluctantly agreed.
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After the heartfelt dinner, Alaric forced him to rest. The boy glared at him fiercely when he wanted to open his mouth to counter his word.
Xie could only agree. When he entered the toilet, his eyes bulged.
He almost gasped in shock seeing the magnificent toilet! The wall inside is gleaming with a golden radiance! There is a huge bathtub! You could probably swim inside it! He wanted to have a bubble bath(cough, just wanted to try at least once). However, seeing it almost midnight and it is not good spending time drowning in the water, he changed his mind. He took a quick shower instead.
After that, he wears the pajama that Alaric prepared on the bed. He obediently laid down, tucked in a big and fluffy blanket, and closed his eyes. A moment later, he drifted into an endless dream. A content sigh escaped his tired lips.
Alaric smiled when he saw the rare peaceful expression on madam's face. He switched off the light while whispering "Good night" to him.
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