q“The only one who can save you now is Dr. Felch. However, I highly doubt you'll have a chance with her, Your Highness. Please don't let your emotions cloud your judgment,” Robin warned with a sigh.

“Is it because of Mr. Lindberg?” William retorted, clearly refusing to call it quits. “I know I can't compete with him now, but if I fully recover someday and inherit the throne, things will be different...”

“If you became king, you'd have even less say in your marriage,” Robin reminded. “You'd be expected to marry a woman who can help secure your throne.”

William suddenly recalled Danrique's words and felt his heart burn with hope. “Mr. Lindberg was right. Only when we've hit rock bottom will we do whatever it takes to reach the peak. After all, we want to be our authentic selves!”

“W-Well—”

“If I have to stay in the dark for the rest of my life, then so be it,” William interrupted. “But if I ever get the chance to be king and stand on top of the world, I'll definitely marry the woman I love!”

The prince was full of hope, which was the one thing that had helped him through the longest, darkest days of his life and kept him going.

such, Robin couldn't bear to persuade him otherwise, nor

close to resigning himself to his fate. Her appearance, however, quickly became his beacon of light. No matter how much effort it might take to win her over, William knew it'd all be worth

goal to strive toward, a purpose to live for, and

someone had harmed the prince, and even though the signs of poisoning weren't visible yet, she knew a thorough checkup the next day would definitely confirm her

royal family was, and she'd never forget William's paleness and melancholy expression when she first met

out for some much-needed sun. They had rescued an injured bird, and as he watched the bird spread its wings to fly away, a smile finally crept across his

how much he wished he could fly free like the

decided she'd do everything in her power to heal

hadn't had a chance to research a cure. William's leg

a knock at the door. “Francesca, Mr. Lincoln

right down,” Francesca replied before putting on a

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