"Zip it, or Miss Brittany will have your head!"

Yuri cleared his throat, startling the maids, "Mr. Lynette!"

"Cut out the baseless gossip from now on."

Yuri didn't buy the rumor that Brittany was expecting. He scolded, clearly annoyed.

The maids, caught red-handed spreading tales without evidence, didn't dare to utter another word.

Although Yuri appeared calm, a seed of doubt had been planted.

Over the next few days, Yuri kept a close eye on Brittany.

And, just like the maids had mentioned, the signs were there.

Cravings for sour foods, excessive sleepiness, and bouts of nausea.

Yuri realized something was amiss and, after dinner one evening, led Brittany to his study.

"Bri, I notice you've been craving sour foods a lot lately. Are you feeling alright?"

Brittany, puzzled, replied, "Dad, I don't follow."

heard from the maids

"You're pregnant."

speculating, but

"Is that so?"

the study was thick

any longer. Her knees buckled, and she fell to the

with anger, his teeth clenched, "Whose child is

"Dad, I've told you,

lips nervously, "I have a

was aware of this, but he thought Brittany had broken up with him

only were they still

"Bang="

"Bri, have you lost your mind? You're betrothed to a royal, how could you-If

demanded, "Who is this man?

her lips together, refusing to

"Speak!"

dignified yet apologetic, "Dad, I'm sorry, I love him. I'm pregnant, and it's my fault, but I won't leave

Brittany remained silent.

moment,

Yuri said, "Go

still uneasy, whispered,

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