Sylvia's POV:

I stayed in the forbidden forest until the red marks on my hand almost healed.

When I returned to the imperial palace, I was summoned to meet Ethan by his subordinates.

I was confused and had no idea why the king suddenly wanted to see me.

Rufus was already at Ethan's palace when I got there. Both Laura and a team of doctors were present too.

I stopped in my tracks and had a theory why they were gathered here.

Sure enough, Laura came up to me in excitement when I walked through the door. "Sylvia, you're finally back! How have you been? Are you alright? Why didn't you tell me that you are pregnant? That's exciting news!"

to her. Laura had indeed been trying to build a cordial relationship with me, but today

who ruled with grace and beauty. Whenever she smiled, the very corners of her mouth would only slightly tilt upward. But

him to help me through

pulled his mother aside. "Please take it easy, mom. You might frighten the baby

"Nonsense! When I was pregnant with you, your father was so over the moon that he laughed heartily every day and everyone in the imperial palace could hear him. But you were still healthy and safe in my belly." Embarrassed about being exposed, Ethan quickly

a side glance and lifted her chin in a haughty scoff. Then she turned to the doctors and requested they develop a nutritional regimen for me. She had to make sure that I would have enough nutrition during

until today. I guessed

Laura finally calmed down, Ethan resumed his conversation with Rufus. His eyes welled

you have a successor. Recently, I've been dreaming about an adorable little kid calling me Grandpa.

Lucy's baby. Although

I feel exactly. It

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