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.

visit for a diagnosis," she said. "So naturally,

well aware of

furrowed as something came

previous king, was gravely ill, Mr. Murray recommended 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

widened in shock. "That

somber. "I heard that the physician was actually a friend

their connection, which is why she hasn't ordered Sebastian to treat His Majesty. She's concerned about past grievances and whether Sebastian would truly be impartial in his care. Carissa nodded, understanding. She knew Sebastian's nature well. If he wanted to save someone,

over the years, he had rarely turned anyone away. When he did, it

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

sign of Connor's failure to meet Salvador's expectations. Given

from Ryan about Prince Connor's

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used to be more diligent, but now he finds the political strategies Mr. Young teaches boring and tiresome. He's been nodding off in class, and Mr. Young has had to punish him several times. Even the

"Such laziness... How could he possibly

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