As the evening arrived, Elena was finally released by the royal doctors. Her assistants had canceled all her royal appointments, and after a final check-up, she was cleared to return to her chambers. Her heart pounded in her chest, the events of the morning still fresh in her mind. Kai's reaction had been heartbreaking, but Sir Jarno's explanations provided some clarity. She understood why Kai had reacted the way he did.
Entering her room with an anxious expression, she let out a relieved breath upon finding it empty. She made her way to the bathroom, removing her clothes and stepping into the shower. The warm water soothed her tense muscles, washing away the remnants of the day's stress. After drying herself, she headed back to the bedroom to get dressed for the evening. However, she was
