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.

to be born without a hitch, then he needed to be born as a prince. I needed to completely conceal the fact that the baby's father was Kyle, not

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

permanently disfigured one day. I was thankful to

still love you. After all, I love you for who you are, not your appearance." Because Ethan was here, I had no choice but to hide the

together for the rest of your lives. Richard, take

course I'll take care of her, Father. I'm willing to protect her with my life!" As he

my spine and it took all of my willpower not to

If there's nothing else, help Lucy back home and let 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, all the way until

whole time, I tried my best to endure the nausea and forced a smile until we were inside my room. As soon as I closed the door behind us, I shook off Richard's

collar violently and hissed,

kicked his shin. "Stay away from

forcibly. "Why so cold, my dear? You should thank me for saving your

eyes went as wide as saucers. "How dare you? If it weren't

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