Lucy's POV:

As Sylvia ran off with Rufus, Ethan dispatched a large number of men to chase after them.

In the meantime, I was sent to the hospital for my wounds to be treated. The doctors there conducted a thorough physical examination.

As soon as I walked out of the examination room, I found Ethan and Richard waiting for me by the door.

"How do you feel?" Ethan asked, his forehead creased with concern.

Stunned, I glanced at Richard subconsciously. He winked at me meaningfully. I knew that he wanted me to continue with the pitiful act.

"What's the matter? You must tell the doctors if you feel anything off," Ethan added quickly when I didn't respond fast enough.

"No, no. I'm fine, and so is the baby," I lowered my head and answered respectfully, twiddling my thumbs nervously.

born as a prince. I needed to completely conceal the fact that the baby's

Don't lose hope, my dear girl. Just

would I have imagined that my face would be permanently disfigured one day. I was thankful to be alive, but... Glancing at Richard once more, that damned hypocrite, I knew

hand and slipped it around my waist. In an overly affectionate tone, he said, "Even if your face scars, I'll still love you. After all, I love you for who you are, not your appearance." Because Ethan was here, I

now that you two have accepted each other as mates, you'll be together for the rest of your lives. Richard, take good care of Lucy. Don't

protect her with my

my spine and it took all of my willpower not to gag on

Ethan said wearily. He looked exhausted. Waving

He kept his arm wrapped around my waist, planting kisses on my

time, I tried my best to endure the nausea and forced a smile until we were inside my

grabbed my collar violently and hissed, "Where do you

and kicked his shin. "Stay away from

my dear? You should thank me for saving

as wide as saucers. "How dare you? If it weren't for you, I wouldn't have been disfigured for the rest

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