I watched Calla leave the room. She took great care of me. I am amazed about that but the fact that she never studied Medicine before was suspicious.
I noticed that Philip has been silently glaring at me. "My dearest friend, if you continue to glare at me, I would have died instantly."
Philip took a deep breath and sat on the chair near the bed where I am. He massages his temples before he opens his mouth. "Claude, why did you just involved my dearest sister to such a dangerous case? The Baron has attempted to not only kill you but also my sister."
"We talked about it and agreed. Your sister wanted to break the engagement between us. I, on the other hand, needed help. A woman that can act as my fiancee and not fall in love with me."
Philip furiously looked at me. "I want to punch you badly if it wasn't for your wound!"
I chuckle. This man really loves Calla so dearly.
"Tell me, Claude. Do you like my sister?"
Like Calla? I imagine her smiling towards me and calling my name.
"Well, Calla is a good girl. I do like her!" She is the only woman who can bravely stand by my side.
Philip shakes his head. "No, what I meant is, do you like Calla as a woman?"
I stared at Philip who is Calla's second older brother. Like? or is it Love? I will never believe in love again after what as happened to me in the past. I vow never to fall in with a woman again as it brings chaos in my life and protects the people I care about. The reason why I still agree with this engagement was because of Princess Sophia and Duke John. They are the one who became my second parents after my parents died. They visit me from time to time and give me advice as if I am their true son.
I vowed to protect this family but I am scared that love with a woman might be in trouble for me. As for Calla, I remember when we were kids, she would often follow me around and give me a huge smile. She, of course, calls me 'Big Brother Claude' at that time. She was very cute. If I had a sister, I wish she would be like Calla. A Genius, brave, and graceful woman.
Calla is a great woman.
Very kind, soft.
I do not deserve her
She is too good for me.
If only I met her first before that woman then I would have fall in love with Calla first.
I sigh and answered "No."