Martin’s eyes flickered, but he did not respond after a long time.

The moment Carmella fell to the floor, his heart was momentarily gripped. It felt like a ripple, though, spreading out in circles and leaving no trace afterward.

In spite of it, they were husband and wife. He was not a heartless beast without feelings.

Carmella’s pitiful state brought back flashes of the good times she had had with him in his mind.

“Get a doctor to treat the queen’s wound first.”

Noah was surprised but complied with a nod nonetheless.

Carmella was soon treated, and the bleeding from her head stopped. She was then taken back to her palace for rest, but it was heavily guarded, and she could not move around freely anymore.

Noah looked at Martin. The old king looked tired. His eyes lacked luster and brimmed with endless self-blame and despair instead.

Noah bowed slightly. “Your Majesty, once Her Majesty’s health improves, officials from the judiciary department will come to take her away. There are still many details to be examined regarding this case, so…”

years will she be sentenced

taken aback but answered truthfully, “The best outcome

eyes and breathed out. “And the

“For life.”

silence, he said softly, “These punishments aren’t

“What?” Noah was astonished.

“She harmed my younger sister and my niece and kept me in the dark for

After all, we’ve been married for years. It’d be

parents, every member of the Charles, and my

“Your Majesty, you mean…”

my throne, right?” Martin chuckled wryly. “Then I’ll show her how

looked at the king in

chilly moonlight shone on him, coating him with silver. He lifted his hands to remove the crown he wore—the movement

step down as

It was a smile of

ruining the throne she cared about

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