"You've given us more than enough. Don't worry, we'll take it from here," Roxanna replied with a bright smile brimming with confidence."Thank you so much, your highness," Asana replied much more formally."If things get too difficult, let me know and I'll give you a hand. Also, remember that you can always return to this place," Prince Leonard told them kindly."We won't come back. No matter how tough life gets, we'll face it together and we'll make a place for ourselves back in our hometown," Roxanna said with clear conviction as Asana nodded close by her side."I see. If that is the case, then I guess all I can do right now is to wish you all the best," Prince Leonard said. I could feel myself getting emotional, and it felt like I was ready to burst out crying any moment now. Of course, I tried desperately to hold in my tears while I told myself that Prince Leonard was probably much more emotional than I was, although he wasn't showing it."Take care of yourself, and make sure that
"What else is there to report?" the prince asked without beating around the bush. I could see that he could read the butler's expression as well. "The King has called for Your Highness and Lady Mila to join him in a meeting. He will make the announcement there," the butler informed the prince before bowing respectfully.We rushed over to meet with the King right after hearing the news from the butler. I was nervous to be in the presence of the king, but I was even more curious to hear news about Regina's delivery. When we arrived, I wasn't surprised to see Prince Darius as well. Unlike the last time that I was here in this room after being summoned, Selena wasn't with the prince. Being in that room again brought back memories of the first time that I found out that Selena was pregnant, and along with it came a wave of sorrow when I thought of what could have been. If Selena hadn't lost her baby that day, she would have given birth around this time as well. I shook my head slightly fr
Since I thought that the celebration of her arrival was something extremely important, I took extra care in dressing up for the occasion. Instead of making it a state affair, the king had opted to arrange a small dinner party for the royal family members and some prominent members of nobility instead."Can I ask a question?" I asked Prince Leonard while we were getting dressed."What is it that you want to ask about?" He asked without looking my way."This might sound a little strange," I said before hesitating."Just ask away," the prince replied encouragingly. He turned to face me, and I could tell that I had his undivided attention at that moment, which made me even more nervous to state my question."Didn't they know in advance that the baby is a girl?" I asked the question that had been burning on my mind for a couple of days now. With the technology available in this day and age, it isn't difficult to determine the gender even if the mother is still in her early stages of pregn
I made a retching sound even though I tried my best to hold it in, and that was when I realized that I should probably leave before I became sick in front of everyone while they were supposed to be enjoying a celebratory dinner."Mila," the prince called my name as he also stood up from his seat. I felt his arm around my waist as he tried his best to support me. By that time, it was probably too late for me to fool the prince that there was nothing wrong with me. "I'm sorry," I managed to apologize in short before I had to cover my mouth with my hand."Call the doctor! Someone, call the doctor right now, Mila isn't feeling well," Prince Leonard ordered one of the butlers who was standing nearby. "Come with me, Mila. Let's take a rest over there first while we wait for the doctor to arrive," Prince Leonard said as he slowly began leading me away. Duchess Flavia acted like the perfect companion by escorting me as well. "Please let me help take care of her until the doctor arrives," t
The pain still felt quite fresh in my mind, and that was probably why I found myself hesitating. "Are you not ready to find out?" the prince asked as if he could read my mind."I'm scared," I admitted straightforwardly."What are you scared of?" the prince asked, and I could tell this question was serious."Disappointment. To be honest, I'm a little scared of becoming pregnant as well because I've never gone through it before, so there's a certain sense of fear of the unknown. But if I could choose, I would rather face the unknown than face another disappointment about this matter," I said before chewing down on my lower lip."I'll be with you no matter what you decide. Also, there's no need for you to rush yourself," the prince reminded me again as he wrapped an arm around my shoulder."Let's do this. I'll get the test kit," I told the prince before my resolution would waiver. Even though I didn't have memories of my parents, I was sure that it would take a considerable amount of ef
On top of dealing with the pressure from external parties, I also had to deal with my own anxieties. I lived each day worrying about what could possibly go wrong with my pregnancy. After experiencing that mild sign that people refer to as morning sickness, although it happened in the evening for me at first, the symptoms only got worse. I felt nauseous, dizzy, and also lost my appetite for the most part of the day. Most of the food that I liked became appalling both in smell and in taste. Prince Leonard took his time off to stay with me almost all the time unless there was something absolutely necessary for him to attend to. Various doctors and nurses were on standby in the prince’s palace to attend to my condition. I was practically treated as a patient. "Are you sure that this is normal? Is it really normal for her to be so sick?" Prince Leonard asked the doctor with a frown on his face."Yes, it is quite normal for women to experience what is usually referred to as morning sicknes
It felt like I had graduated from something important when the signs of my morning sickness finally subsided and then completely disappeared from my life. According to the prince, I regained my rosy complexion and he could feel how lively I became. On top of that, I also regained my appetite. To be even more accurate, my appetite for food and dessert became so crazy that I snacked multiple times a day between meals. As a result, I began gaining weight at a rapid speed.Once again, the prince consulted the doctors seriously about this phenomenon after I confessed to him that I yearned for food endlessly. I felt very hungry, and that could only mean that my baby felt very hungry as well. “Is this normal? Is it healthy for her to be gaining weight at such a rapid pace?" the prince asked the doctor with a deep frown between his brows."Women experience pregnancy differently, Your Highness. With that being said, it isn't entirely uncommon for the lady to have a surge in appetite," the doc
"What is it? Are you feeling unwell?" she asked, and this time she sounded very worried."I feel wet," I replied softly because I couldn't find the right words. The nurse immediately had a look of concern on her face, and I knew that she understood what I was referring to. Without wasting any time, she knelt down in front of me and began lifting the hem of my dress. I felt my heart sinking as soon as she checked on my release. The way that all color seemed to drain from her face told me that it was not good. She brought up her mobile phone to the side of her face immediately. "Doctor, you have to come right away. There are signs of spotting," the nurse reported with a clear sense of urgency. After disconnecting the call, she turned her attention back to me. "Remain calm and take deep breaths; we must hurry back to your room now. The doctor will see you there," the nurse informed me matter-of-factly."Did I bleed?" I asked, still struggling to believe that it was happening to me."Y