Chapter 1383

After a long wait, Nicola had finally arrived at Charles' ward. It was his first time playing into his weakness, so his movements were stiff and unnatural. But he kicked off his blanket to show his heavily bandaged leg, his expression cold. It was all just for the hope of being able to hold her again. After managing that inconspicuously, he shifted his position. He tried to make his strong, athletic frame appear weaker, but then he realized his expression was still too cold and hard. He wondered if he should smile but then thought against it. He felt that it would not look pitiful enough. After hesitating for a moment, he decided to turn down his lips and put on his best sickly face. He wanted to look as if he really needed someone to take care of him and shower him with love. Then, he would whimper about how much pain he was in. Just thinking about it made him cringe, but he felt that some embarrassment was worth it if he could win over the woman he loved. Charles cleared hi