Chapter 2: The Amnesiac Duchess

Kiara's POV

"I don't remember any of you. I've been trying, but my head aches, and in the end, I still have no clue. Who is Kiara? Who am I? I ask them.

The doctor looks at me, and he starts to get suspicious. I hope amnesia in this time or era exists. "You are married to the emperor's brother, Duke Enrico Callix. Did you know the names of your husband and emperor?" he asks. I shook my head and sighed.

"I don't know who the emperor is or where I am. I don't even know your name or even his. I pointed to the man who calls me his daughter. They look at each other, and the maid looks shocked.

"I'm your father, Kiara. If this is a joke, stop it at once. I know you are mad at me because of what Kate does that became the reason for your sudden labor, but I already talk to her," he says. My forehead wrinkles. Kate? Is she the sister of this woman? I look at him.

"What year are we now? If this is a kingdom, what is the name of this empire? Who is my husband? Where is he? Who is Kate, and why did she become the reason for my sudden labor? Answer me!"

The middle-aged man looks at the doctor, and they seem to understand my situation. The maid came and held my hand.

"Milady, Lady Kate is your stepsister, and you had an argument with her on that day. You are stressed and start to bleed, but she pushes you onto that gazebo, and you lose your footing. I saw it while holding the tray for your tea," the maid says.

"You start groaning and crying because your belly hurts. You still have a week before your due date, but because of what happens, you have to deliver your four sons. Lord Noah, please help Duchess Kiara. You have to punish Lady Kate for what she did," the maid says. Kate, huh? Well, it looks like she's an evil stepsister. I have to be careful from now on.

I think I'm in the body of a noble who has problems herself, but now that I'm rich and have royal status, maybe I can change my fate. "Answer me. Also, why is my husband not here?"

I was beaten up and was about to die because of my bullies, but I woke up while giving birth. He stops making me exhale and inhale. He grabs a flashlight and checks my eyes.

I didn't make a move and let this man finish whatever he was doing. I know I have to behave, or else I'll act like a barbaric person.

They're calling me duchess, and if they're not lying, I shouldn't ruin my name and dignity. But how should I know what kind of life this body has? I just don't understand why I'm here. I sighed deeply.

"Is there a problem, Duchess Kiara? Please tell us what you really feel. It's my duty to cure you," he says. I grasp my quilt and talk.

"Who is Duchess Kiara? Why are you all addressing me as Kiara?"

"Kiara, my daughter, what are you talking about?" her father asks.

I shake my head and look at them with a clueless expression. I don't get it. This isn't right, but I am not the real Kiara. I'm Kallie. How am I supposed to know what kind of place this is?

They exchange glances and appear hesitant to respond to my questions. "Lord Noah, I believe Duchess Kiara is suffering from amnesia. She lost her memories as a result of excessive blood loss while giving birth to the quadruplets. She needs to rest and recuperate properly." The doctor stops.

He turns to face my so-called father. Why do I have the uneasy sense they're keeping something from me? My palm becomes a fist. I require responses to my inquiries!

Perhaps the only way to find out the truth is... A woman enters through the open door. She's fucking stunning, and she's also really respectable!

"Your Majesty!" exclaims my father.

My forehead wrinkles. Your majesty, which means... is she the empress? She's wearing a beautiful ballgown dress decorated with rubies, sapphires, and diamonds.

Her thin brows and long lashes make his sharp eyes beautiful. But her eyes were bluer than blue, and it feels like you're being drawn into the ocean.

Her wicked nose gives her that royal vibe, but her small, heart-shaped lips are to die for. Her face shape is oval, and her purple hair is beautiful as well.

Wait a minute, purple hair? What is happening here? They all bow to her, and she raises her head. She looks at me in particular.

"How are you, Duchess Kiara? After I heard that you had already delivered your children, I got into my carriage and came here to visit you. I heard you've slept so long," she asks. What is her name?

The doctor chooses to speak first. "Your majesty, I'm sorry for the intrusion, but Duchess Kiara is experiencing amnesia, and she has no idea who we are or even her life in particular," he reported.

She looks at me. I wonder if this woman is an enemy or what. Whatever it costs, I have to survive as long as I'm here. But I hope the next time I sleep, it will be forever.

She was about to speak when the babies started to cry. They are alarmed and start picking up the babies in their arms. "Lay them beside me. I will feed them. They might be hungry," I stated.

They look at me but follow my order. Some maids came, and they helped me out. They put on clothes that will cover me and the kids while I'm feeding them.

I was holding two at the same time. I wonder if I can make it. How could this girl carry four eggs and have sex with a man who didn't even come here to look after her?