âAlright, I wonât go there.
Iâm a bit tired after walking for so long.
I need some rest.
â
âThen Iâll take you to Aered Court, where Iâm currently staying.
Iâll also arrange for the dress to be sent there,â Kyson suggested.
She nodded and stole a glance at Sonny.
Wincing in pain, he placed a hand on his belly and said with discomfort, âMiss Simmons, Mr.
Chapman, I have a stomachache.
Can I use the bathroom?â
Lucinda responded, her tone laced with concern, âIf I had known you were feeling unwell, I wouldnât have brought you along today.
Go ahead! But please return quickly.
â
âYes, maâam.
â
âWait! Stop!â
Kyson called out just as Sonny turned around.
Sonny reluctantly turned back, his face reddened with pain.
Trying his best to appear composed, he inquired, âMr.
Chapman?â
Kyson narrowed his eyes and said, âMy palace has plenty of bathrooms.
Take as much time as you need when we get there.
â
âWhat ?â
Sonnyâs hands clutched his belly as he grimaced.
âI have diarrhea.
I really canât hold it.
Mr.
Chapman, please allow me to leave now.
Donât worry.
My duty is to protect Miss Simmons.
Iâll return promptly.
â
Looking at Kyson reproachfully, Lucinda chided, âWhy are you making things difficult for him? Itâs normal for people to have stomach issues.
He didnât choose to fall ill.
â
Though displeased, Kyson compromised for Lucindaâs sake.
âJamie, accompany him to the nearest bathroom.
Keep an eye on him.
We donât want him getting lost, especially if the palace guards catch him.
â
âYes, sir.
â
Once they left, Kyson walked towards Lucinda quietly.
Seeing him coming, she touched the emerald ring on her finger, wearing a serious expression.
âWeâre in the Imperial Palace.
Many people are passing by here.
Iâm still engaged to Nathan.
Please behave appropriately,â she cautioned.
Kysonâs eyes narrowed as anger tinged his voice.