Chapter 976

Freya was completely serious. If she could not be with Micah, she would rather spend the rest of her life alone.

Micah was silent, just about to say something when Freya spoke first. "Mr. Micah, I’ve never seen you with a woman. Do you... like men?" She could not even meet his gaze as she asked, her voice trembling slightly.

Micah’s expression darkened immediately.

Before he could respond, Pharaoh strode into the room, cutting through the tension. "Good, you’re awake. Take these meds," he said, handing a small packet of medicine to Micah.

Without a word, Micah took the medicine and swallowed it. Freya quickly offered him a glass of water, which he accepted. But before anything else could be said, Pharaoh shot Freya a pointed look, and she quietly excused herself, leaving the father and son alone.

"Salterra has sent an envoy," Pharaoh stated. "When you're well enough, I want you to handle the negotiations."

Micah frowned. There hadn’t been any contact between Salterra and the Yar