I gulped and licked my lips. This time I cannot avoid the question like a pro.
"How did you learn how to treat a wound? You never studied medicine."
I couldn't control my eyes. It kept on moving from Philip, Claude, and Father who has just arrived. My hands' trembles as I lick my dry lip and clear my throat. "I...I secretly learn about medicine without you knowing." I said confidently.
Philip raised a brow and so as Father. "Really? Why did you not let us know?" Father asked.
"I...I was scared of telling you." I took my handkerchief and pretended to cry. "No woman is allowed to become doctors. I am afraid that Father might disagree with what I wanted to do! Huhuhuhu!"
Philip chuckles. "Really?" He sounded like he doesn't believe me. "Mother has been a warrior despite being a woman. Father can easily grant you that wish!"
Philip...I so want to punch you in the head right now. Now! Let me act!
I ran into my father's arms. "Papa! Philip is so mean! He is so mean!" I cried and hugged father so tight. Father gently pats me on the back.
"Papa understands Calla. Papa will not get mad at you! Instead, I am quite proud of you! My Calla is a genius! Just like your Mother and I."
I grinned and looked Philp. I stick my tongue out that indicates 'I won.'
"Father! This is unfair! I bet something is beyond the story." Philip glares at me as if I am his prey. I slowly hide behind my father.
"Duke John, if I may, I would like to discuss about Earl Gavino." Claude said. He suddenly looked at me and gave me a charming smile.
"Ah! Yes! Philip you may leave now."
"But father! I am part of this operation!"
"Philip, thousands of soldiers are waiting for you to train them. We need them for the Earl and his backer may cause war and we must be ready." Father pats Philip's shoulder.
I, who was watching from afar, noticed Philip clenched his hands into fist. He sigh and smiled at Father. "I will not let you down, Father."
He left the room and I was about to leave too but Father stopped me. "Calla, Stay. I want you to hear about what I am going to say to Duke Claude. This, you must listen carefully. "
I quietly sat down on the couch again and took 1 piece of cookies.
"Duke Claude, Calla, As you can see, Earl Gavino has moved. His goal was to eliminate Calla, not Duke Claude."