Why Did I Become the Villainess?

Chapter 455: : Runaway



"Dame Csille, are you okay? You look so pale right now. Do you want me to call Doctor Pascal for you?"

I wave my hand at Sela and just sit on my chair. "Don't worry about me, Sela. I just didn't get enough sleep last night, but I already took some medication. So don't worry."

I couldn't sleep properly last night because I kept thinking about the conversation I had with Princess Paislee.

I don't know if she means something else or it's just a simple piece of advice from her. But one thing's for sure, I will get to the bottom of this. I need to make sure that everything is going according to the storyline.

Sela stares at me worriedly. It looks like she's still not satisfied with my answer.

"But Dame Csille, is it okay for you to work in such condition? You just recovered from an injury. Why don't you take a rest for today? If you're worried about the department, I can oversee things here while you're gone. I'm worried about you, Dame Csille."

I give Sela a reassuring smile. "Don't worry, I'll just finish the documents I have here, and I'll take a rest this afternoon. By the way, is there any response from the Crown Prince's office?"

Sela stares at me and shakes her head. "There is no response from the Crown Prince, Dame Csille. But I'll make sure once I receive it, I'll immediately rush to bring it to you."

I thank her and continue reading the documents on my table. However, because of the migraine I have, I couldn't concentrate much on my work.

In the end, I decided to take a rest after two hours of reading the document on repeat. Sela was so happy with my decision that she even wanted to send me to my own chamber. I just stopped her. I know she already had a lot on her plate.

I was making my way to my bedroom with my blurry vision. Coupled with the fact that I felt dizzy and my knees were weak, I found myself almost stumbling on the floor. It's a good thing someone caught me before I fell.

As much as I wanted to thank the person, I couldn't do so because my consciousness slowly faded away. The last thing I heard was someone whispering words to me.

"I wouldn't let you fall..."

And when I opened my eyes, I found myself inside my room with Rufus sitting on a chair beside my bed.

I frown. Was he the one who whispered those words? But why did the voice sound different? Rufus immediately stands up when he sees me rising from the bed. "The doctor advised that you should take a rest for today. You collapsed because of fatigue. You just recovered from an injury, Csille. Why are you pushing yourself to your limits?"

I shake my head. It's not that I want to work myself to exhaustion, but I need to. Things will only get worse from here, and I need to ensure that everything is going according to the storyline.

"I'm not. I was actually planning to rest in my room when I collapsed. I may be stubborn sometimes, but I also know how to take care of my body."

I heard Rufus scoff. "I've heard that from you before, yet you always end up either getting hurt or being unconscious. You're being too hard on yourself, Csille. Just because you had a failed engagement, it doesn't mean that you'll neglect to take care of yourself. Do you know how worried your brother, Pascal, is?"

My eyes widen when I hear Brother Pascal's name. How could I forget Brother Pascal?

I anxiously hold Rufus's hands. "Does Brother Pascal know what happened to me?"

Rufus nods his head. "Of course, how could I keep this from Doctor Pascal? He just left for an urgent matter but will return later. Why? Do you wish to keep it from him?"

I definitely do, but it's already too late for that. I just wish Brother Pascal wouldn't use this as an excuse to return to the capital.

I lean on the bedframe and close my eyes. I feel much better now after getting some rest, but my mind still can't be at ease.

"Csille, are you okay? Do you feel uncomfortable anywhere else?"

I just shake my head. I just don't have the mental capacity to talk to him right now.

It's not that I don't want to. Rather, my mind can't stop worrying about other things. We've only been here for days, yet a lot has already happened. I can't help but worry about what's in store for me in the upcoming days.

"Csille, just tell me if you don't feel okay so I can call a doctor for you."

I open my eyes and stare at the worried Prince Rufus. It's been a long time since I've talked to him like this, without me pushing him away.

"I am okay, Rufus. Don't worry. I'm just thinking about a lot of things. It's the reason why I didn't get enough sleep lately."

I thought Rufus would immediately ask me what I was thinking, but he just remains staring at me anxiously.

"Aren't you going to ask me what I'm thinking?"

He shakes his head and smiles sadly at me. "I would if we were still as close as we used to be. But haven't you put some distance between us? How can I ask such a personal question to

Brother Pascal stares at me for a moment before taking a seat beside me. "You're still being too hard on yourself, Csille. When will you start putting yourself first?"

When? I don't know. It's not that I don't care about my health, but how can I prioritize myself

when everyone else's lives are at stake?

Can I bear to be that selfish?

I simply smile at Brother Pascal. I know that trying to reason with him would only lead to further disappointment. I've already caused them enough disappointment.

I wait for Brother Pascal to say something, but he remains silent. He just fix my blanket and do

his own thing.

I just close my eyes and pretend to sleep despite having just woken up. However, I didn't anticipate that I would actually fall asleep again.

"Dame Csille?"

I turn around and see Princess Paislee wearing a tattered gown, gripping a bloody sword. Her

long blond hair cascades over her shoulder.

"Sir Farren?" I inadvertently utter her name aloud. Realizing my mistake, I quickly cover my

mouth. I am not supposed to know her secret.

I was expecting Princess Paislee to be surprised with how I call her but she didn't even bat an eye. She just grabbed my hand and drag me away to somewhere.

It's night time and there isn't any light in our surroundings so I couldn't quite pinpoint

where we are.

All I know is we are currently walking through grass.

"I don't have much time Dame Csille to explain things but we need to leave now. Please bear

with this, once we pass this forest, there are horses waiting for us to ride away from here."

I frown. What does she mean we need to leave? To where? The Capital? But why? Is there

something urgent happening in the monarchy? Does the Aeslaerean Kingdom strike an attack

again?

Also, why is she not wearing her disguise? Isn't she afraid that the Vrawyth people will recognise

her?

What is happening right now?

We sprinted continuously along the forest path until we spotted two horses tied to a tree.

Princess Paislee extended her hand to help me onto the horse, but I hesitated, gazing at her

hand intently.

I needed answers. I had to understand what was happening.

"What's going on here? And you're Princess Paislee, aren't you?"

She just frown at me. "Csille, there's no time for explanations now. We have to leave. Prince Fraser couldn't do what he needs to do as long as you are still in the Vrawyth Kingdom."

I was puzzled. Why was my presence affecting Prince Fraser's plans? And why was Princess

Paislee helping me?

"No, I won't go until I understand what's happening. What is happening and what do you mean by Prince Fraser couldn't do what he needs to do if I am around? Princess Paislee stares at me coldly. "Dame Csille, have you forgotten? You betray the Vrawyth Kingdom and allied with the Aeslaerean Kingdom?"