Chapter 1467 Rafael took Carissa's hand in his, his expression serious.

"I never wanted a secondary wife or concubine. I have no intentions toward anyone but you. You must always trust me."

Carissa gazed up at him, her eyes soft and trusting. "Of course I believe you. Otherwise, why would I have rejected it so firmly?"

He pulled her gently into his embrace, both finding comfort in the trust they shared. It was their anchor, and in that moment, they were certain their bond would weather any storm.

"Has Sebastian examined His Majesty?" Rafael asked.

Carissa shook her head softly in his arms. "No. His Majesty hasn't mentioned it, and no one has dared to suggest it. Even the queen dowager hasn't brought it up.'

Rafael sighed lightly. "He looks like he's aged ten years in the span of a few months. When I first saw him, I was truly startled.

Carissa, who occasionally saw Salvador, didn't think he appeared a decade older at once. However, she did notice his significant weariness and his eyes were clouded and dull.

left the palace and came to the estate, he claimed it was a private visit for a diagnosis," she said. "So naturally, the department heads wouldn't bring him up again. But

aware

furrowed as

a well-known physician from the common folk to treat him. But after his condition worsened, he grew enraged and had the physician executed. I suppose that's why Mr. Murray doesn't dare recommend Sebastian

in shock. "That

heard that the physician was actually a friend of Sebastian's." He paused, his thoughts weighing heavily on

be impartial in his care. Carissa nodded, understanding. She knew Sebastian's nature well. If he wanted to save someone, whether they were a commoner or a noble, he would do everything in his power to help them. But if he didn't wish to, no title or status could

had rarely turned anyone away. When he did, it was

only a year to live. Yet, three or four months

Connor's failure to meet Salvador's expectations. Given how urgent the situation was, if Salvador had

heard anything from Ryan

J

boring and tiresome. He's been nodding off in class, and Mr. Young has had to punish him several times. Even the assignments Mr. Young gives him,

frowned deeply. "Such laziness... How could he possibly be fit for

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