Why Did I Become the Villainess?

Chapter 248 - : Nearby Town (5)

 The lady Doctor smiled at me after cleaning my wound. It's a good thing my stitches didn't open up. It only bleeds because I exert too much force on it while sweeping the streets earlier.

 "It's good now. You should just stop moving too much so it won't bleed again. Does Doctor Pascal knows about your injuries?"

 I shrugged my shoulders. "I guess. The news probably spread throughout the Vrawyth already. I just don't know if he knows the intensity of my injury. But with my Brother's personality? I bet he already asked his highness about my injury."

 The lady doctor laugh. "He probably is. He used to talk about you a lot while we were working. You don't know how much he tells everyone about your achievements, Lady Csille."

 While they were working? Does it mean she is a co-worker of Brother Pascal? Is she the one he mentioned he likes before? I thought it was Doctor Alena? 

 "I'm sorry for asking, but may I know what's your relation with Brother Pascal. Also, I want to know your name. Maybe Brother Pascal mentioned you before. He used to talk about his work with me too."

 I noticed the lady doctor's face blush. She clears her throat. "Apologies for my lack of manners. I was shocked when I saw you here that I even forgot to introduce myself. I apologize, Lady Csille. I am Doctor Luíseach Jewelle. You probably don't know me since I don't come from a well-off family. I am a colleague of Doctor Pascal in Holycross Hospital. I was only assigned in this region."

 She is really a colleague of Brother Pascal. It means there is a possibility that she is the lady Brother Pascal mentioned before.

 I smile widely at her. "It's a pleasure meeting you, Doctor Luíseach."

 Doctor Luíseach smiled at me in return. "Lady Csille, are the only one who arrived here? I actually didn't expect to see anyone from the capital after I heard the news. Your wound is pretty deep. It's a good thing the doctor who took care of it is great at his job. May I know who stitched it up?"

 I look at my abdomen. My dress is already a mess now. I should have asked Leonore for another set of clothes. I only brought a couple of my clothing with me, but I don't think it's a good idea to wear those clothes.

 "It was Doctor Leander. The son of the Royal Physician. I guess you heard his name already. And as for your first question, I was with his highness, Prince Rufus. Prince Fraser, Sir Farren, and Doctor Leander all return to the campsite. His highness injuries need medical attention that can only be given in the campsite."

 I look at the surroundings. It seems like she brings me inside her office. 

 "Rufus and I decided to continue our journey to not waste our efforts. We just arrived this morning. We were cleaning the surroundings outside when my wounds bled. I probably put too much force on it."

 Doctor Luíseach's eyes widen. "You were cleaning the surroundings even with that injuries? Lady Csille, it will really bleed. Didn't Doctor Leander tell you not to move around with that injury? Also, you mentioned we? Who are we? Prince Rufus?"

 "He mentioned that I can move freely but with just extra precaution. It was my fault. I was too engrossed with cleaning that I forgot about my wound. And yes, we were cleaning the surroundings. Not just with Prince Rufus, but also the people of this town. I encourage them to clean the place. A messy surroundings can be a breeding ground for this illness. When they heard about it, they immediately volunteered to clean the surroundings. However, it might still take time to finish cleaning it all."

 I sigh. The team of Doctors might arrive in this town tomorrow or the other day. I was hoping this town could look presentable before they arrived.

 Doctor Luíseach scoffs. "We tried encouraging them before, but they won't listen to us no matter what we do. I didn't expect they were just waiting for you. But thank you for helping this town, Lady Csille. Despite your injuries, you didn't hesitate to come here and help. I'm sure your cousin is definitely proud of you."

 I smile at her. "I'm proud of what he becomes too. Also, I did this because I am a Lauretré, and since the beginning of this monarchy, the Lauretré Family has committed themselves to serving the Vrawyth people. As one of its descendants, it's time for me to do protect this Kingdom as much as I can."

 Doctor Luíseach looks at her watch. "I'm sure the Count will be proud to hear you say that. However, Lady Csille, I need to return to my work now. Do you want me to call a carriage for you?"

 I shake my head. "No. No need. Father Cimon doesn't want me to return to the chapel because he worries people might panic if I return. Father Cimon said the director of this hospital could help me find a place to settle in. Don't worry. I won't stay long. Once the team of Doctors arrives in her, I will return to the campsite."

 Doctor Luíseach looks at me and thinks. "If that's the case, I can bring you to our director then."

 Doctor Luíseach showed me to the office of the Director. We just had a brief introduction, and she immediately let Doctor Luíseach take care of me. It's not because she doesn't give me importance, it's because she got a lot of things to do that she doesn't have much time to entertain me. She said her apologies, though. So, I really don't mind. I also know that everyone will be busy here.

 "I can make arrangements for your lodging. At the back of this building is the dormitory for Doctors and Nurses. I can find you a place to settle in. Follow me."

 Some nurses who see us look at me with wide eyes. I just smile at them in return. I don't need to introduce myself to them. I know with my eyes and hair, they already recognized who I am.

 After getting out of the hospital, we head straight to the building at the back of the hospital. And just like the nurses' reaction, the guard who is guarding the dormitory looked at me with wide eyes.

 Doctor Luíseach stops in front of a door. "Lady Csille, you can stay here for now. Please forgive me if you need to stay in a small room like this. All the rooms here are made like this. So, we don't really have much of a choice. However, you can find things you need for daily use here. If you need anything, you can knock on that door," she pointed a door two doors away from mine. "That is my room. Or you could just look for me in the hospital. If you don't find me here."

 Doctor Luíseach looks at my dress. "You dress. If you want I can help you change your dress. It won't be good for your wounds if you continue wearing this."

 I look at my dress and hesitate. I only borrowed this dress, and the dress I brought with me are too fancy for the surrounding. I don't think it's appropriate for me to wear that kind of dress.

 "Is there a problem, Lady Csille?"

 I sigh. "Doctor Luíseach, can I ask you a favor? I didn't bring enough dress with me. Can you lend me one? I promise to return it to you."

 Doctor Luíseach looked at the bag I was holding earlier. She nods her head. "You don't have dress appropriate for the setting? That's okay. I can give you some. I have many dresses that I haven't used. You can have it."

 I declined her offer, but she insisted on giving me two sets of clothes, and they even look new. It's just an ordinary dress that most people wear, which is what I am looking for. 

 Doctor Luíseach also helped me change my dress because I could not change my dress without help since I still have a broken arm. She also wraps my wounds in another layer of bandage to ensure it won't bleed anymore.

 I smile at her. "Thank you for showing me around. You can return to your work now. I can handle myself. I know you need to return to your work too."

 Doctor Luíseach hesitated at first, but she still excused herself. She probably had many things to do because I saw her rushing towards the hospital.

 I sigh and walk to the bed. Now that I am here. What am I supposed to do?

 I slumped my body on the bed and sighed. I encouraged all those people to stop waiting, and here I am, waiting. Isn't that ironic?

 I abruptly get up and shake my head. This won't do. I need to do something! 

 I immediately went outside and returned to the hospital again. And just like earlier, no one noticed my existence because everyone was busy doing their job. 

 I look around, and I see an old man reaching her hand to the glass of water. I immediately walked to him and helped him.

 "Do you need to drink?"

 The old man looked at me. "Yes, please. I have been calling for a nurse, but they don't seem to hear me."

 I help the old man drink, and he ends up drinking the whole glass of water. He looks at me gratefully. "Thank you, young lady." 

 I just smile in return and help him lay on his bed comfortably. After ensuring that everything is okay with him, I immediately look around and look for someone I can help.

 My eyes land on a janitress wiping the stains on the wall. It looks like blood. 

 I walk towards the janitress and sit beside him. "What's that?"

 The janitress stop at what she is doing and looks at me. "I'm taking the bloodstains from the wall because the doctors said it is unhygienic. It might also affect the health of the patients, so I'm scrubbing it all."

 I look at the bloodstains on the wall. It's so many. It will take her an hour or two if she is the only one who'll work on this.

 "Do you need help? I can lend a hand."

 The janitress looks at my broken arm and shakes her head. "I think you're the one who needs help. You can find the Doctor there." She points in a certain direction. She probably thought I'm a patient. 

 I shake my head. "No, I'm not a patient. I'm here to help. Even though I have a broken arm, I can assure you that I can help you with this. It will take you time if you're the only one who'll work here."

 The janitress looks at me and the blood stained wall. She then sighs and gives me a brush. "You can work in the opposite direction. You can use the bucket of water there. There's also a sponge if you need it."

 I nod my head at her and immediately start brushing the wall. It's really difficult working with one hand only, but this will do. I would rather do this than do nothing in my room. 

 An hour after, we're still brushing off the stains, but we're almost done now. I take a break from brushing and move my arm. It's getting numb because I'm using it too much.

 "Are you okay, lady? You should let me do it now. You have already helped me too much. You have a broken arm. I don't think it's a good idea to let you do this."

 I shake my head. "No, I'm good. Also, we're almost done now. How can I stop?" 

 I was about to brush the bloodstains on the wall when I heard someone call me.

 "Lady Csille? What are you doing there? Why are you brushing the wall? I already told you not to move around, or else your wounds might bleed again."

 I look back at Doctor Luíseach and smile awkwardly at her.