Edmund Gerwyn got up in one swift motion.
The man was sweating and trying to catch his breath. His heart was pounding so fast it was suffocating him. It was as if his heart would explode because it couldn't hold back the pounding that exceeded the normal limit. The Duke rubbed his face with both hands and clenched his jaw.
"Why do I have nightmares like this?" muttered Edmund. He combed his hair back using his fingers. "This is the second time I've dreamed that I killed Penny. What's wrong with me actually? Is this dream a sign that I will hurt Penny in the future?"