Chapter 302. Married to a Royal

Chantel Aeden Revia

I find myself heading to Lexcis, which I despise, so I walk faster on purpose. I stroll beside the doctor and decide to speak with her.

"So, what do these kids have?" I ask, quickening my pace intentionally. "The seasonal flu?" I watch her reaction closely.

Her eyes widen, and she shakes her head. "No, ma'am. The majority of these youngsters are terminal." The gravity of her words sinks in.

"Terminal?" I whisper in surprise. "I assumed we were just helping the locals; I—" I pause, glancing at the youngsters, little children connected to various tubes on their beds.

"I apologize; they should have warned you."

I do not wait for anybody else; I stroll right inside one of the rooms. The doctor follows me, her voice trailing behind.

"This tiny one is named Nova Dioné. She is really unwell, yet she still has a chance of survival. It is only an issue of money."

She is sleeping, her long lashes brushing over her cheeks. Her