Chapter 6

"The princess is weak. The imperial physician said the dosage needs to be increased."

Victor didn't say another word. He just stared at Elena's thin back, his heart feeling like it was full of shattered glass. Every breath was a stab of pain.

He wanted to lift the curtain and go in, to ask if she was hurting, to tell her that he knew the bracelet wasn't her doing.

But just as he took a step, Yvonne's maid came running over. "Your Highness, the princess has woken up and is looking for you."

Victor found himself frozen in place.

He…