qGuilt laced William's face as he apologized, “I'm extremely sorry, Francesca... You two seem to always fight because of me.”

“That has nothing to do with you. He's just petty.” Francesca huffed out of irritation. “The two of us are just friends and nothing else. Plus, I'm taking care of you because I'm treating you as a patient with no ulterior motives. Yet, he still doesn't trust me.”

A hint of disappointment flashed across William's eyes as he heard what Francesca had said. He was right to think that Francesca had no feelings for him but only viewed him as a patient and a friend.

However, his lips quickly curled upward into a smile. He turned to look at Francesca. “I suppose his emotions just got the best of him. He cares a lot about you, so sometimes, he overreacts.”

Francesca did not respond but merely ate her breakfast.

“Francesca...” William looked at her with mixed emotions in his eyes. A hesitant look appeared on his face.

“What is it?” Francesca could tell something was bothering him.

your breakfast! The shrimp dumplings are not bad

spit it out. You're a grown adult,

if you're involved in this incident, there is a possibility that Danrique will be involved too.” William looked concerned. “It'll be the end if

would he be involved?”

castle, His Majesty's first reaction will be to investigate your background. Even though your identity would be a good

find out I'm Danrique's fiancée?”

to His Majesty because I was afraid that it would get you and Danrique involved. I

a check-up. Detecting poison can be considered part of my job as well. There wouldn't be much difference even if my identity is revealed. However, it's not the best scenario

“I'm worried too. Let's

too. But even if he does, it's understandable. After all, this case had affected more than eighty people. Or perhaps, he only mentions Danrique to

doesn't say that you're Danrique's fiancée, His Majesty might actually interrogate you. My relatives would probably harm you the first chance they got as well. However, these are all just my speculations. Robin might not mention anything.

taken aback. Her expression changed drastically as realization dawned on her. “Are

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