Chapter 496

Catelyn was already by the door when she heard Cedrick's sharp gasp, so she stopped. She wanted to call the doctor inside but turned to find him sitting by the bed, his features twisted in pain.

"Are you okay?" Catelyn asked.

Cedrick's lips turned pale as a layer of sweat formed on his forehead. He swayed slightly and looked as though he was about to pass out.

Realizing that he was not faking it, she disregarded all other thoughts and hurried over to him. "I told you not to move around so much! The wound—mph!"

Just as she reached out to steady Cedrick, he wrapped his arms around her waist abruptly so she would fall into his arms and land on his lap. He propped his chin on her shoulder and tilted his head to the side as he muttered, flustered, "You liar."

Catelyn was stunned by his tone and had stopped struggling. Since he was holding her from behind, she had to look at him from the corner of her eyes while clenching her jaw. "Didn't you just lie to me as well?"

Cedrick hesitated