Her Graceful War Song by Summer's Blaze

Chapter 1444

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Kylie was once again in confinement.

This time, the order came directly from Victoria.

Victoria not only placed Kylie under house arrest but also dismissed more than half of her attendants, leaving only a few trusted aides to serve her. To ensure strict supervision, Victoria handpicked a few reliable individuals to keep watch over Everspring Palace.

It was while Kylie was tending Salvador that she overheard Desmond mention the king's illness-the Black Veil.

At first, Kylie didn't understand what that was. But after being confined, she asked Lydia. When Lydia explained how deadly the lung disease was, Kylie broke down in tears.

She wept for Salvador's illness.

And she wept because, at a time when Salvador should be naming his heir, Victoria had placed her under house arrest.

To make matters worse, Kylie had foolishly offended Carissa.

Because of Nathan, Salvador placed great importance on Ryan. If Kylie hadn't alienated Carissa, she could have convinced Carissa to send Ryan to the palace to accompany Connor. That way, Salvador would have paid Connor more attention.

"Lydia, what can I do? What should I do?" Kylie alternated between crying and wracking her brain, pacing anxiously around the room.

Seeing how distraught she was, Lydia reassured her, "The queen dowager must have known about His Majesty's illness for some time. That's why she took Prince Connor in to personally oversee his education. That means both the queen dowager and His Majesty favor Prince Connor as the Crown Prince. There's nothing you need to do except pray for His Majesty's well-being.

"But even if I pray for His Majesty, they need to know about it! Go make arrangements-make sure word of my prayers reaches the queen dowager!"

firmly, her voice leaving no room for argument. "No one needs to know. You are the queen, and His Majesty is your husband. If you pray for him, let only the heavens and the gods

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