Chapter 135

Artemisia POV

“Are you alright?” 

I plop my head into the small library where they told me Hendrick was working. 

But instead of finding him leaning over his papers, I caught him huddled in an armchair in some strange cape. 

He inhales sharply, raising his gaze to me as he flashes me a tired smile. “Yeah, all good. Thank you.” 

“Doesn’t look like it, though.” I clasp the door as I stare at him worriedly. 

“Don’t worry, Missy. Do you need anything from me?” my heart gets a small blow as he's apparently not keen on having me near. 

“I just wanted to ask if you wanted to join us for lunch.” I wave my hands dismissively before me, feeling stupid. “I know that you don’t fancy food, but maybe