Chapter 43 Promise

We smiled at each other. Very quickly, I noticed the other person there, and I was quite surprised. "Your Majesty, why are you here?" My heart felt like it was about to leap out of my chest. Vincent slowly walked over, and his gaze swept past my injured arm, saying, "I happened to be passing by. You look very happy today. Is military life too hard for you?" I smiled and shook my head. "Not at all. I'm finding it very meaningful!" "That's good." He looked at my injury, "Is your wound better?" I was a little surprised, and I mumbled, "It's much better now, but… it still hurts a little." As I said that, I was shocked by my own words, feeling a little regret in my heart. How could I say that to Vincent? Did that not make me look like I was being coy with him? Wendy's eyes widened in surprise as well. She covered her mouth and stopped herself from gasping. After a moment of hesitation, she quietly led the horse to the stable. I did not notice that and merely lowered my head as I