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“I was still young, and all the more I wanted to check out places where the more I’m prohibited from. One day, I
went over the wall and found that there were guards all over the west palace. There were even metal bars on the
windows… It didn’t look like the west palace but more like a prison. And it’s eerie everywhere. I felt chills the
moment I went over.
“Later, I discovered that the person locked in there is actually my aunt, Princess Helene.”
The others were in disbelief. “Why’s she locked in there?”
“I’m not sure about this.” Alexander shook his head. “It’s said that she’s locked up there because she’s committed a
severe mistake. She’s delirious, and His Majesty spends a large sum of medical fees on her each year, but this is a
secret within the palace. No one’s allowed to say a word.”
“Spend on medical fees?” Rowan chuckled. “There are so many medicines and famous doctors in Irwin
Pharmaceuticals. Why spend the money outside?”
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtHe looked at Alexander and kept what he was going to say after that. As an experienced member of society, he
knew very well that the royal family was on guard about the Irwins as they did not want too much leverage in the
hands of outsiders.
The royal family utilized the Irwins, but the royal family was also cautious about them.
Alexander made a slight bow. “Mr. Irwin, my uncle forbids us from mentioning this to the outsiders, but if you can
heal my aunt, I think it’ll be a credit.”
“Your Highness must have a deep bond with your aunt.”
“I don’t have much interaction with her,” Alexander replied honestly. “But she’s my family, and I don’t want to see
her suffer.”
“Princess Lene’s condition is treatable.” Rowan pulled out his silver needles. “While she’s asleep first stimulate her
nerves and acupoints. We’ll decide further after this initial treatment.”
“Thank you, Mr. Irwin!”
“Don’t mention it, Your Highness. Healing the ill and saving lives is my profession.”
Alexander bowed politely and asked the guard to take Rowan away.
Neil, who had gotten the answer he wanted, was impatient to go check on Aurelia.
Zephyr was leaving with an arm around Cordelia. When he brushed past Alexander, the latter peeked at him and
asked after a moment of hesitation, “Mr. Hamerton… are you happy with this explanation of mine?”
Zephyr paused. Their eyes met, but Alexander looked away after a short instant.
Despite that, Cordelia noticed that Alexander was slightly pink in the face with a small quirk of lips, like he was
relieved. Doubts bubbled in her heart.
Before Zephyr replied, Cordelia said with a smile, “There’s no need to be so courteous, Your Highness. It’s great
that you explain it to us. How could we have you ask us if we’re happy with it?
“Zephyr’s spoken out of place just now, worried for our son. We hope Your Highness understands.”
“Oh, no worries.” Alexander took a pause and said, “It’s a happy occasion for both of you today, but it’s my
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmresponsibility that something like this happened. Please forgive me!”
The few of them left the secret chamber and came to the fountain outside.
Alexander left, citing some excuse, and Zephyr and Cordelia were the only ones who remained. Cordelia had only
calmed down looking at their son, feeling the lingering fear as she recalled the earlier incident.
“I won’t leave my son even for a second next time…” She placed her cheek against Zuko’s. “I’m going to carry him
wherever it is!”
“Are you going to carry him too when he grows up and can run and hop around?”
“I… I just won’t let him leave my sight!”
Zephyr smiled and pressed a kiss on her forehead.
“It’s just an accident today. Don’t think too much about it. Besides, Alexander explained it, right?”
“Yeah, an accident…” Cordelia murmured to herself before she looked up judgingly at the man. “Princess Lene’s
appearance was an accident… Is Alexander’s gaze on you an accident too?”
“Huh?” Zephyr was confused. “Darling, what are you talking about?”
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