Eltham made his stance loud and clear!


    The Queen couldn''t believe her ears: "You-"


    "Mother, since the whole town''s already buzzing about Bri''s pregnancy, let''s skip the engagement and head straight to the wedding."


    Eltham, blood trickling down his forehead, made this bold deration and then stormed off.


    How could the Queen possibly agree?


    "Eltham!"


    "Mother, I''m the sole heir." Eltham turned back, "You know very well that what I set my mind to, I achieve."


    "An incident like the one eight years ago will not happen again."


    The Queen shuddered, realizing he knew everything she had done... including driving Hestia away.


    "You-"


    "Mother, all you need to do is acknowledge the child."


    Eltham left with determined steps.


    The Queen covered her face, speechless for a long moment.


    ...


    Piper waited outside, rushing up to Eltham as he emerged: "What happened to your head?"


    Before she could touch him, Eltham pped her across the face, his eyes filled with disdain: "I thought I made it clear, don''t harbor feelings you shouldn''t have!"


    Piper was stunned, tears streaming down her face: "Eltham, we grew up together, thirty years, isn''t that worth more than half a year with Brittany? I''m looking out for you, she''s the one who betrayed you-"


    "What betrayal? The child is mine."


    Eltham stood firm: "Piper, cherish the time you have now."


    Piper was shocked, unable to believe Eltham was indeed acknowledging Brittany''s unborn child: "Have you lost your mind? What''s so great about Brittany that you love her this much? Even to the point of acknowledging a bastard!" Piper was frantic, "What am Icking?"


    Eltham''s gaze was cold, devoid of any emotion.


    He walked past Piper, heading downstairs.


    The butler, seeing the blood on his head, was rmed: "Your Highness, are you alright?"


    Brittany was also shocked to see him injured.


    Eltham walked up to Brittany, taking her hand: "Let''s go back."


    Brittany stood frozen: "You-"


    "No more talk of abortion."


    Eltham''s expression softened: "From now on, this is my child."


    Realization dawned on Brittany, and she understood just how serious Eltham was!


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    After everything, Brittany finally asked Eltham: "Why are you doing this?"


    "Do you not care for this child?" Eltham, with a bandage on his head, showed a hint of vulnerability: "As long as you''re willing to stayd can ept this child."


    Brittany shook her head: "You shouldn''t have "


    "Our reputation would be ruined if our identities were exposed."


    "It was Piper who leaked the news. I''ll ensure justice for you."


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    After Eltham left, Brittany watched his departing figure with a sense of unease.


    ...


    Isaac had nned to keep Eltham distracted with other matters.


    Yet, no sooner had Eltham left the hospital than the news of Brittany''s pregnancy went public.


    And it was immediately brought to the royal family''s attention.


    Soon, news of Brittany''s safe departure from the hospital reached Isaac.


    "Mr. Salter, who''s behind this incident?"


    "Find out."


    Isaac tasked Nathan with the investigation: "Also, have you arranged for protection as I asked?" Brittany, alone in the vi, was a concern to him.


    Nathan put considerable effort into arranging two bodyguards: "All set. Thedy is safe for now." "That''s a relief."


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    Spection was rife about the identity of the father.