Chapter 117: CH 117

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The hard thighs formed through training made me had headaches, and the wrong height made the muscle in the back of my neck hurt. That was why I hated the so-called ‘knee pillow’. However, whenever I fell asleep in the Grand Duke’s residence, I always woke up in this state.

My head wouldn’t have gone to Kir’s knee by itself, so he would have ha tucked his thigh under my head. It was not that there was no other place to sit, and it must be uncomfortable, but he dared to do this.

“If it bothers you, from next time on, please put on a cushion. How many times have I told you this.”

As I continued to grumble, Kir’s gaze fell on me. Purple eyes poured indifferently. Kir, who had suddenly grown up, had learned to control his emotions, and these days it was much more difficult to read his emotions as easily as I used to.

Seeing Kir’s grown-up eyes like that made my heart flutter for no reason. Was he pissed off because I grumbled too much? For some reason, Kir was showing a strange expression, and his lips twitched. Then, Kir’s index finger, which had been playing on the back of my hand, came down and tapped the tip of my nose.

“It may be the Grand Duke’s residence, but we don’t have it here.”

“What? No cushions here? I definitely held one while I was reading a book!”

“There is none.”

Stunned by Kir’s resolute words, I tried to show him proof, but my neck was so stiff that I had a hard time getting up. I can’t believe I have to ask the enemy for help? Even more so to the person who caused it. It was unfair, but I asked Kir for help.

“Help me get up.”

I puffed out my cheeks at Kir’s gaze that said “Why me?’.

“Hurry. My neck hurts.”

Pfft, Kir gave me a sneer-like laugh and supported the back of my head. Despite his smile, his hand movement was cautious. Kir’s hand delicately supported my head so that it wouldn’t hurt. But no matter how careful he was, changing the position only increased the stiffness in my neck.

“Awawaw…”

A scream of pain came out of my mouth. I stretched, straightening my hunched back, slowly turning my head from side to side. Tormented by the pain, my eyes were looking for a cushion. I confidently tried to find evidence, but what? I couldn’t find a cushion anywhere. I was holding it until I fell asleep!

“Huh? There was definitely a cushion…”

I muttered a little, not knowing why, but Kir answered indifferently.

“The maid picked it up earlier. For laundry.”

No, why did the maid take the cushion today, especially while I was asleep? I couldn’t say anything. I was filled with resentment that I couldn’t tell anyone. The pain in the back of my neck made it seem like my temples were also hurting. I pressed my temples with my hands.

“Does it hurt a lot?”

Kir’s palm touched the nape of my neck. The touch of his large palm gave me a chill, like I had been bitten on the back of my neck by a beast. I flinched for a moment, then lightly tightened my shoulders as he massaged them.

Even though I know there was no ill will, without realizing, I get nervous for a moment. I was embarrassed for nothing, so I grumbled even more.

“It hurts. Your thighs are too high for me. So, don’t use knee pillows in the future.”

Kir didn’t respond, just gave strength to his hand and moved it repeatedly. It meant that he would do it again if he felt like it. I always told him not to do it. Why the hell does he keep doing things I don’t want him to do?

Every time Kir’s hand moved, it felt like the pain was going away a little. In the end, I turned around and gave my back to Kir. The one who gave me the pain and cure.

“You can stop now.”

My head seemed to be able to move on its own, so I removed Kir’s hand. After taking a nap, my body felt heavy. I felt hungry too. As I reached for the remaining cookies, Kir’s hand reached first and grabbed the plate.

“What are you doing?”

Taking away food, are you picking a fight? I tried to stare at him rather harshly, but Kir was calm. Where did the cute little boy who trembled at the sight of me go? I can’t believe the day will come when I miss those days.

“It’s meal time soon. If you eat something like this, you will lose your appetite.”

Surprised by Kir’s words, I jumped up. Since I arrived at the Grand Duke’s residence after lunch, when he mentioned meal time, he would mean dinner.