Chapter 189: Unwell

Leonard turned his gaze towards Liam, surprise flickering in his eyes at the unexpected intrusion.

He quickly composed himself, however, rising from his seat with a respectful nod towards the prince.

"Your Highness," Leonard greeted, his voice calm but tinged with concern. "Duchess Ophelia has fallen ill with a fever. I've been attending to her, trying to ease her discomfort as best I can."

Liam's brow furrowed with worry as he approached Ophelia's bedside, his eyes scanning her pale features with a mixture of concern and apprehension.

"What happened?" Liam asked softly, his voice filled with genuine concern for his friend's well-being.

Leonard sighed softly, his shoulders slumping with the weight of worry that pressed down upon him.

"It's difficult to say," he admitted quietly. "She was feeling fine earlier, but then she suddenly took ill. Her fever has been steadily rising ever since, and she's been struggling to keep her strength up."