Brittany gripped his hand tightly. "Dad, I'm so sorry."

She felt guilty for putting Yuri in such a difficult position.

Yuri squeezed her hand gently. "I've seen how Isaac treats you, sweetheart. Handing you over to him puts my mind at ease."

Certainly more at ease than entrusting her to Eltham.

From a certain perspective, Eltham was just too enigmatic. Despite his outward charm and grace, how could someone raised in the royal circles not be cunning?

Brittany leaned on Yuri's shoulder, her heart filled with unease.

She barely slept all night, until the first light of dawn made her realize that today was the day of her medical check-up.

She lingered in bed for a while, then got up, washed, and got ready.

Eltham was already there early in the morning, waiting for her in the living room.

Seeing her come downstairs, he stood up. "All set?"

Brittany smiled. "All set."

the staff pack breakfast. We can eat it after your blood test at the hospital." Eltham noticed she had lost weight and felt concerned. "You've slimmed down recently. Are you okay? Haven't been sick, have you?" He never mentioned the car accident, and Brittany didn't

was as if

been resting well," she

and Eltham, ever thoughtful, took it and

their departing figures, feeling

Brittany seemed naturally frail, even

been waiting

Hospital was a

in the spotlight. His choice of Brittany as a bride had surprised the entire

optimistic about the union, even the most critical politicians couldn't

was tight. Upon arrival, the staff led

tears in her eyes from the pain, which made Eltham very distressed.

you see she's almost

looked a bit helpless. "Your Highness, I'm already being as gentle

weak. Eltham handed her a warm glass of milk. Despite feeling nauseous, she drank it and sat on the bench outside: "Thank you." Eltham opened the insulated box and took

at his face, momentarily

Eltham

"Don't you need to have your blood drawn too? Better

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