Chapter 16 Chapter 16 As Margaery wheeled Dashnell out in silence , she noticed a carriage waiting at the door . Adam Elkins , Dashnell's guard , stepped forward and made a fist - to - heart salute . " Your Highness , please get in . " While speaking , he couldn't help but glance at Margaery several times . Though he had been with Dashnell for so many years , this was the first time Dashnell allowed a woman to get close and even push his wheelchair . Margaery felt something odd about his gaze but couldn't pinpoint what exactly it was . of the wheelchair che just loo and moved aside . Adam helped Dashnell into the carriage and folded up the wheelchair . " If you don't mind , Lady Margaery , would you like to share the ride ? " Dashnell's voice came from inside the carriage , ending with a " please , " which caused instant red flags in Margaery's eyes . After all , it was rare to see such polite behavior from a royal brat . " Lady Margaery , please , " Dashnell added . Adam had intended to help Margaery in as well . But then he thought that since Dashnell used such respectful language , it'd be best not to overstep . Luckily , Margaery could manage on her own ; she might not beat anyone in a fight , but getting into a carriage shouldn't be an issue . " Thank you , Your Highness ." After thanking him , she was about to enter . But unexpectedly , a hand reached out from inside the carriage . Margaery tilted her head up at the window . There sat Dashnell : throne posture , icy beauty . His calm eyes hooked her like invisible puppet strings , step by step , drawing her closer . No escape . Her gaze fell on his robust wrist ; she rarely blushed , but now her cheeks were burning as she placed her hand in his palm . " Thank you , " Before she finished , his fingers tightened around hers . By the time she realized what had happened , she was already seated beside him securely . The carriage started moving , though snow was blocked out by its walls , Margaery felt dizzy as if drugged . She lifted one corner of the curtain slightly to look outside but couldn't stop her heart racing , no matter how hard she tried . Dashnell didn't say much more than asking , " Did you wear the warming gemstone i gave you yesterday ? " 68 % 23:41 Wed , 20 Aug Chapter 16 " Yeah . " Margaery nodded ; that warming gemstone hung right around her neck , making her feel cozy all over . " But Your Highness , that gift is too precious for me to repay ." Dashnell made no response . Margaery had no idea what to say , so she stayed silent , too . She felt that Dashnell was probably watching her , but she didn't dare to turn around . Just like that , they soon arrived at the entrance of the Royal Medical Hall . Finally , Margaery couldn't help asking , " Why does Your Highness think I wasn't the queen bee at my home but was just the punching bag ? " Yesterday , when they first met , he personally helped her up without showing any disgust or avoidance as others did . The second time they met , he gave her a gemstone . Today , when they met again , he said she should have come to Craig earlier rather than being bullied by her family at home . It seemed as if he had been hiding and had seen everything that happened there . Despite his leg disability and rarely leaving home , he knew all about what went on in her family . Margaery started to wonder about him . " Was he really as others described ? ' Dashnell didn't elaborate much , saying simply , " You don't look like someone who bullies others . " Though it was a simple statement , it made Margaery's eyes well up with tears . She turned to look at the distant snowstorm and replied softly , " Your words mean more to me than anything else ." So , there were still people in this world who believed she wasn't a bad person . Even her own father , brother , and fiancé didn't believe her . But here was someone who had only seen her twice and yet stood by her side . " Let's go , " said Dashnell , turning around and wheeling himself forward . " If nothing goes wrong , Avery's hitting the Royal Medical Hall today . " Margaery followed closely behind him . This time , he didn't ask her to push him ; she didn't overstep either , since even Adam only followed from behind . This wasn't Margaery's first visit to the Royal Medical Hall . In her previous life , she came here several times for emergencies . It was ironic how Avery treated her back then - despite how he treated her , she still rushed over with medicine whenever needed . 68 % 23:41 Wed , 20 Aug Chapter 16 The first time , she helped him cure the Queen , earning him praise from the King : and then , she cured the King , leading him to become head of the Royal Medical Hall . Yet ironically enough , it ended with Avery poisoning her and causing unbearable suffering through eczema outbreaks . Standing here now in this familiar place brought back those lingering pains within her chest once again . Dashnell looked deeply at her . " Have you been here before ? " " No , " answered Margaery , turning back towards him . " I just feel like I might have dreamt about this place before , which is why I got lost in thought . " " Dreamt ? " Dashnell gave a strange look and chuckled , " Since you've dreamed about it , you should know which room your brother Avery is in . Go find him first . If you can find him in one go , I'll give you a chance to ask me for help . " Really ? " Margaery was delighted and turned to look at him . " Sure . " Dashnell's face bore a gentle smile . The smile had a healing power that could brighten one's mood . Margaery smiled and replied , " For that chance , I will definitely find him , " Dashnell's smile deepened , like a bloom so fatal it sucked the color from the world . Margaery said goodbye and went straight to the third row of rooms behind . She pushed open the door and walked in . Over ten physicians were talking inside . Some were writing prescriptions , some checking records , others gathering medicine , all busy . Avery hunched by Doctor Nolan Fischer - 70 years deep - bargaining with his soul . " Doc… not for me , but my dad ? Just one look at Tessa . That's all I'm begging- " " Avery ," Margaery interrupted . Avery thought he had heard wrong He paused before looking towards the door . When he saw Margaery , he frowned in surprise . " Margaery ? Why are you here ? " Remembering what Margaery said last night , he quickly pulled her out . " Don't be silly ! We'll talk outside . " " No need . Let's do this here since it involves the Royal Medical Hall . " Margaery dodged his hand and stepped into the room , facing Nolan . " Doctor Fischer , here's what happened . My brother took a prescription I borrowed from someone else and put it in the Royal Medical Hall's storage . Now they want their prescription back , Please return it to me ." ୦ 23:42 Wed , 20 Aug Chapter 16 " What did you say ? " Nolan was stunned and turned to Avery . " Avery ! What's going on ? " He had been leading the Royal Medical Hall for over forty years since the late King's reign , but never faced such a situation where someone blocked them in their pharmacy , demanding answers . Nolan looked grim . Meanwhile , Avery felt dizzy , thinking everything was ruined . " It's not like that . Margaery is just throwing a tantrum … " Forcing several dry laughs , he tried hard to defend himself , but couldn't think of anything to say . Seeing his state , Margaery interrupted , " Avery , I'm not throwing a tantrum . " Those black and blue souvenirs on your face ? Payment for snatching people's medical scripts last night , isn't it ? Now they want every damn formula back , or beat me to pulp . Your move ." Stepping forward , she asked sincerely , " Avery , don't tell me you want me dead ? " B