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.

heads and Lord Wright didn't recommend Sebastian, because when His Majesty 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 I do find it strange that Mr. Murray

aware of the entire

brow furrowed as

well-known physician from the common folk to treat him. But after his condition worsened, he grew enraged and had the physician executed. I

in shock. "That really

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

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, whether they were a commoner

he did, it was usually for those whose moral character

year to live. Yet, three or four months have passed, and the crown prince's position remains undecided," Carissa remarked, a

establishing the crown prince was a sign of Connor's failure to meet Salvador's expectations. Given how urgent the situation was, if

you heard anything from Ryan about

J

teaches boring and tiresome. He's been

How could he possibly

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