Chapter 45 Mutual

Entering a quiet house, Vasili shook his head several times to clear his head. Despite taking a warm shower earlier, the alcohol he had earlier is muddling his head. But he can't mess up this chance to face his wife after three weeks. So he forced himself to be sober.

"Welcome home, Master Vasili" Manuel, despite how late waited for him at the door upon getting the news of his arrival.

"Thank you, Manuel" he stops by his side and response, which he usually does not do.

"Young Mistress is already in your room, resting. She ate her dinner, though not the same as what she would usually have. The doctors have also made her take all her medicine. She also had her therapy, though it was cut short when she complained of being tired" Manuel, thinking he is waiting for the report, relayed.

Keenly listening, he nods at Manuel's every word. And even after the report, he remains on his spot, making Manuel anxious.

"Young mistress is quite somber these days but she tries to cooperate with her