In Place of Losing My Memory, I Remembered That I Was the Fiancée of the Capture Target - Chapter 1.11
“Xia!”
An unfamiliar voice, calling me by my nickname, jumped in as the door opened with a bang.
A young man stood there, slightly out of breath.
He had shiny black hair and blue eyes the same color as mine and Theodore’s.
Who is that…?
He looks… familiar…?
This sense of deja vu…the same as when I first met Patrick?
Right, I’ve seen him before on my little “screen”.
“Xia.”
The young man comes to my side, kneels down on his knees and looks me in the eye.
He stared at me, as if observing me.
“I’m glad, you look okay.”
“Yes….um…”
I feel embarrassed as he stared at me so intently.
“You…”
“—–Have you really forgotten about me?”
The young man made a sad expression on his face.
“I’m sorry…”
But, I know I’ve seen him before.
He has a graceful, handsome face, just like a prince…
A prince?
Did I just…
“Your Highness!”
My father, looking panicked, rushed in.
“You’re here…!”
“Is it wrong for me to come and visit my precious cousin after hearing that she has lost her memory?”
Looking up at my father, the young man replied with a slight furrow of his brow.
“Your Highness…”
“It’s Leopold.”
Turning to me, the young man replied with a smile.
Ah…this person.
There are two princes in this kingdom of Torre.
One is the crown prince, His Royal Highness Alphonse La Torre, who is 20 years old.
And the other is His Royal Highness Prince Leopold, who is the same age as me.
Both are the children of my aunt, the queen.
“I was worried when I heard that you had fallen ill. I wanted to come and visit you, but I couldn’t find the time. I finished early today, so I came by on my way home.”
“Thank you.”
“Are you feeling all right now?
“Yes.
“But… you have no memory?”
“…… yes.”
I nodded and His Highness’ hand reached out and gently placed it on my shoulder.
“Then…I guess you forgot your vow with me too.”
His Highness whispered in my ear so that only I could hear.
“Vow…?”
The eyes that gazed at me took on a lonely hue.
—I felt a sudden pain as if my chest was constricted.
“Will Alexia’s memories return?”
He stood up and turned to my father.
“The doctor said it was probably due to high fever, so it would be difficult.
“Did you see the doctor at the palace?
“No, I am afraid not.”
“Alexia is my dear cousin. I will make the necessary arrangements.”
“—Thank you very much.”
“Will she be able to attend the Academy?”
“Yes. But since she has no memory, she will have to start all over again from the first year.”
“What?”
His Highness’ eyes widened at my father’s words.
“She won’t be promoted?”
“Yes”
“Xia.”
His Highness kneeled down in front of me again.
“I was looking forward to studying with you…”
“I am…sorry…”
“Oh…no, no need to apologize. You should be happy that you’ve made a comeback.”
He said this with a smile, but there seemed to be a dark shadow in his eyes.
“Alexia.”
After seeing His Highness leave in the same hurry as when he arrived, my father turned to me.
“Did your meeting with His Highness… well, did it remind you of anything?”
“No.”
“I see…”
“Father?”
I tilted my head at my father, who looked as if he wanted to say something.
“Alexia. Looks like you and Patrick are getting along well.”
He changed the subject abruptly.
“Yes, we are.”
“Do you like him?”
“Like…”
Suddenly, emerald eyes appeared in my head.
The way they looked at me was always kind, and when I looked into their eyes…
“Well…”
“Ah, I understood without you having to say it.”
My father said that and laughed as I suppressed my cheeks from heating up.
“———Perhaps you would be happier without your memories.”
“Huh?”
What does that mean?
“Father…?”
“…I hope you’re happy.”
Patting my head with his big hand, father didn’t say anything more.