Prince Theodore, who was also sitting at the dinner table, overheard the conversation between Juliana and Charlotte. He was filled with immense joy.

He had an outgoing and gentle nature. The thought of having a new little sister warmed his heart. While the Charleston royal family tended to be quite reserved toward outsiders, family members were an exception.

At that moment, the butler hastily entered the room with a panicked expression and rushed to King Arthur's side, neglecting the usual formalities.

Arthur frowned in annoyance, staring at the butler disapprovingly. "Wells, what's the matter with you? You've been with me for over a decade, yet you forget even the most basic courtesy?"

Wells bowed his head in shame, apologizing to Arthur. "I'm terribly sorry, Your Majesty. It wasn't intentional, but I have an extremely urgent matter I must report to you."

Surprised by the butler's uncharacteristic urgency, Arthur grew curious. He told Wells, "What could be this urgent? Slow down. We can take care of it."

spoke rapidly as he delivered the shocking news to Arthur. "Your Majesty, we've

as a foreboding feeling crept

turned to

nobody noticed her quietly

received news that the little princess was involved in a car accident not long ago... She didn't make it." To avoid causing further distress to everyone at the dinner table, Wells used euphemisms to soften the blow. However, it did little to mitigate the sorrow and shock that swept over everyone. Juliana sank back into her seat with a thud, her eyes

"Velda... My Velda..."

seated to her left, rushed to support her. His voice trembled in panic, "Mom, what's wrong? Don't scare me, please. Quick, call the doctor." Theodore

the news too, but now that Juliana had collapsed, he had to set his grief aside and take charge of the situation. "What's with all this haste?

frantic crowd. He gently took the unconscious Juliana from his son's hands. With a face full

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