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.

as a prince. I needed to completely

have the best doctors treat the wounds on your face. Don't lose hope, my dear girl. Just take good

would be permanently disfigured one day. I was

I'll still love you. After all, I love you for who you are, not your appearance." Because Ethan was here, I had

each other, and now that you two have accepted each other as mates, you'll be together for the rest of your lives. Richard, take

I'll take care of her, Father. I'm willing to protect her with my

down my spine and it took all of my willpower not to gag on the spot. This bastard was even

said wearily.

to swat Richard's hand away, but he seemed addicted to this ruse. He kept his arm wrapped around my waist,

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

grabbed my collar violently and

kicked his shin. "Stay

and hugged me forcibly. "Why so cold, my dear? You should thank me for

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

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