Old Master’s Secret Recipe, No Charge!
Of that whole string of words, Jessica only heard the most crucial part.
Henry actually wanted her to say she loved him!
Was this guy not even going to bother pretending anymore?
Jessica’s cheeks flushed red, and for a moment, she didn’t know how to react.
She could only lower her head and bury herself in finishing her meal to get through this awkward time.
Yet, Jessica found it hard to imagine herself saying such a thing to Henry.
Even though Henry had helped her a lot, was very handsome, and was now attending Saint Nad Magic Academy, sure to have great achievements in the future…
Jessica wanted to find an excuse to refuse, but the more she thought about it, the more she felt Henry’s qualifications placed him in the top tier.
Aside from that useless Rumelter Family status, Jessica felt Henry was already more outstanding than most people.
Especially when facing her mother, he never thought of giving up on her, and now he was actively visiting to check on her!
Jessica, wake up!
Don’t let the opportunity slip away from you!
If that woman Sherisa steals him away, you’ll regret it too late!
Watching Jessica fall into silence, Henry walked behind her and placed his hands on her shoulders.
Jessica was startled, but Henry’s voice made her relax again.
“I’ll give you a massage. I’ll make an exception this time and not charge you.”
“Then I must be very lucky?”
“It is my honor to serve Her Royal Highness the Princess. I hope my service can make you happy.”
Henry activated
[Healing Hands]
and began to help Jessica relax her body.
However, during the examination, Henry discovered that Jessica must have been staying up late recently. Her bodily functions had drastically declined, and even her spirit seemed unwell.
If this continued long-term, her body would collapse within a month.
Henry’s warm palms first hovered lightly over the nape of her neck, feeling the tense muscles there, before gradually applying pressure.
His fingertips, with just the right amount of force, avoided the bones and made circling presses only on the stiff trapezius muscles.
“Mmm…”
Jessica moaned unconsciously, her body involuntarily softening.
She had to admit, Henry’s technique was much better than that of the average palace maid.
Every kneading motion made her feel a pleasant soreness, a warm current flowing along her meridians to her limbs.
Henry applied a bit more force, slowly dispersing a feeling of stagnation.
Jessica couldn’t help but let out another soft moan, this one even more noticeable than the last.
A faint blush spread across her cheeks. Probably realizing the sound she had made, the roots of her ears grew warm, but she didn’t move. She just let her eyelashes flutter slightly, tacitly allowing this relaxation.
“Henry, where did you learn this skill?”
“Old master’s secret recipe. If I opened a massage parlor, I’d make a fortune. It’s a pity I only like giving massages to beautiful young women. Many people can’t enjoy this service.”
Henry’s fingertips wandered over Jessica’s body.
But when they passed by her waist, Jessica’s body trembled noticeably.
She tensed up, as if Henry had touched a key spot.
Jessica’s cheeks turned crimson, and her breathing became somewhat hurried.
She wanted Henry to stop, but this guy seemed to have a mischievous streak, occasionally brushing against her soft, ticklish spots.
“H-Henry, don’t be like this~~”
“I’m helping you relax your body right now, absolutely no other meaning! Think about it, if you weren’t constantly working overtime, you wouldn’t have such major physical hidden issues!”
Henry’s tone was serious, sounding as if he wasn’t lying.
And Jessica didn’t have time to consider the truth of his words before Henry took hold of her legs!
“What… what are you doing!”
“Checking your body!”
With that, Henry began to knead Jessica’s feet!
Just looking at Jessica’s legs was enough to whet one’s appetite, ah no, stir one’s desires!
It was a pity she wasn’t wearing black stockings today, otherwise Henry would definitely have gone for a top-tier whiff!
Jessica gripped the sofa tightly, her lips pressed together, her expression filled with embarrassment.
Henry patted the back of her foot, signaling her to relax.
“Don’t be nervous, I’m not going to eat you. Look how tense your feet are, they’re almost at a right angle!”
Hearing Henry’s words, the blush on Jessica’s face didn’t recede but instead deepened.
But she still slowly relaxed her body, allowing Henry to play with her feet.
“Hmm, Her Royal Highness the Princess’s legs are truly divine goods. Being able to touch them, I could die without regret.”
“Stinky Henry, don’t say things like that!”
Jessica scolded Henry, but her voice was so soft and mellow, it sounded like she was about to beat his chest with little fists.
Even Jessica herself found her own voice unbelievable.
Was this a sound she could make?
It sounded like she was flirting with Henry!
She buried her head lower, not daring to look up at Henry again.
But then Henry suddenly pressed on a specific acupoint on her foot, and a tingling numbness shot from her toes to her spine.
Jessica couldn’t hold back a muffled groan.
“Don’t press there.”
“Where?”
Henry deliberately increased the pressure with his hand.
Jessica’s earlobes turned red enough to drip blood, yet her eyes beneath her lashes sparkled brightly, hiding a panic as if a secret had been exposed.
“Ah… mmm… don’t.”
She closed her eyes tightly, her body straightening.
Henry looked up at her.
He saw her biting her lower lip, the corners of her eyes glistening with moisture, yet she secretly shifted her foot slightly closer to his palm.
Henry found it amusing. So Her Royal Highness the Princess was also a tsundere woman.
But soon, Jessica’s voice sounded above Henry’s head.
“You… have you ever… massaged someone’s feet like this before?”
Her voice was muffled, sounding somewhat unhappy.
“No, Her Royal Highness the Princess is the first.”
After getting Henry’s answer, Jessica’s expression instantly improved.
She secretly moved her foot closer to Henry, peeking at him through slightly open eyes, as if to see what this pervert would do.
But then Henry suddenly pressed a specific spot on the sole of her foot.
Instantly, Jessica’s body went limp, and her heartbeat accelerated.
She felt her reason was about to be completely worn away, but Henry’s massage left her with no strength to even move.
She really didn’t know what Henry had done to her to make her body relax to this extent.
But soon, she couldn’t hold on any longer and released all the fatigue from her body.
Henry’s mouth fell slightly open, staring at the scene before him in shock.
And Jessica weakly covered her face, her voice as faint as a mosquito’s hum.
“You… you get out now, I’ll mop the floor myself!”
“Uh… don’t you need my help?”
“Henry, if you dare say a word about this, I’ll kill you!” Jessica glared at Henry, enduring her shame.
And Henry raised his hands high and slowly backed out of the room.
He finally understood why Jessica always seemed so tightly wound.
It wasn’t that the effects of
[Healing Hands]
weren’t good enough, but that they were too good…