"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."

maids you've been avoiding

"You're pregnant."

be speculating, but

"Is that so?"

was thick

Her knees buckled, and

dizzy with anger, his teeth clenched,

deep breath, "Dad, I've told

nervously, "I

he thought Brittany had broken up

expected not only were they still together,

"Bang="

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

is this man?

pressed her lips together,

"Speak!"

my fault, but I won't leave him." Yuri stared at Brittany, his voice softening, "Tell me, who is

Brittany remained silent.

a moment,

Yuri said, "Go back to

uneasy,

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