177 A Childish Man

Sibyl’s POV

I sat on the bed against a soft pillow. Nuri and the doctor were talking in the living room, and I knew for the first time that Nuri had such a tardy side! He asked the Doctor again and again, confirming the answer to each question three times before he could finish. I was so bored that I almost dozed off.

"Your Majesty! What do you need?"

I tried to get out of bed, but was stopped by some maids. They gathered around the bed, worried, as if I were not leaving the bed, but going to war. I sighed and looked to Amy for help, hoping that she would do her part and escort the maids out of the room, who had gathered around me like I was some fragile thing!

"I can't help it. It's the King's will," Amy said, smiling broadly, not trying to lighten my load. I looked at her plaintively, accusing her of being disloyal, and she suddenly became serious. "What you have done this time is very inappropriate, and so is the king. How can he behave in his own way?"

I pursed my lips, unable to