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.

bear to persuade him otherwise, nor did he want to dash

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

strive toward, a purpose to live for, and

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

sinister and scheming the royal family was,

the first time he smiled was when Francesca took him 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

even mentioned how much he wished he

do everything in her power to

matters that she hadn't had a chance to research a cure. William's leg condition, on the other hand, continued to

at the door.

before putting

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