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.

be born without a hitch, then he needed to be born as a prince. I needed to

wounds on your face. Don't lose hope, my dear girl. Just take good care of yourself and the

would be permanently disfigured one day. I was thankful to be alive,

love you. After all, I love you for who you are, not your appearance."

the rest of your lives. Richard, take good care of Lucy. Don't let me catch you treating her poorly," Ethan said to

of her, Father. I'm willing to protect her

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

her rest," Ethan said wearily. He looked exhausted. Waving his hand dismissively, he asked Richard and me

but he seemed addicted to this ruse. He kept his arm wrapped around my waist, planting kisses on my forehead from time to time,

nausea and forced a smile until we were inside

too. He grabbed my collar

away and kicked his shin. "Stay

me forcibly. "Why so cold, my dear? You should

went as wide as saucers. "How dare you? If it weren't for you, I wouldn't have

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