Chapter 1649:

Jayden gave a slow nod. “Let’s stay for two more days. Chloe’s foot needs a bit more time to heal.”

Elyse agreed. “That works. I could use the extra two days of rest as well.”

While they waited, the protest marches finally came to an end. Benjamin had stepped in personally, facing the crowds with an open heart.

He acknowledged their anger and disillusionment, offering a sincere resolution. He promised not to shield Rebecca, and that promise was enough to calm the storm. With that, the protesters left in peace. Elyse couldn’t help but breathe a sigh of relief when she saw Geraldine’s bright smile. She had feared the worst—wondering if Geraldine might have been caught up in the protest and arrested.

On the night before their departure from Virelia, Esteban braved the raging storm to pay them a visit.

Elyse, barely awake, threw on a coat over her pajamas, rubbed her temples, and asked, “Why on earth are you here so late?”

else could I do? Between Rebecca’s mess, my father’s abdication plans, and a thousand national matters to handle, I had to put out fires everywhere before

yawned and asked, “So, is

little now. Tomorrow, I don’t have to wake up at five in the morning. Six

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was his

and continued, “You have no idea. But seriously, I wanted to thank you. You’ve helped me more than words can say. The country and its

responded, “You don’t need to

Esteban teased, his face turning mock-serious. He then reached into the black bag beside him and pulled out a neatly wrapped

package,

“A small token. You can keep it as a decoration in your

and they

suddenly recalled a piece of news and asked, “I heard something about a relief organization supposedly started by my

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