Chapter 68

Talisha's eyes, brimming with unshed tears, met Hector's with a silent promise. "I'll support you," she whispered, her grip on his hands a lifeline in the storm of uncertainty.

"This is not what I expected. I'm truly sorry. I can't understand the king's reasoning, but I will help you. All I can think of is that he's holding on to hope. If you and Skye reconcile, you may not be able to get married again, at least not in the near future. It may not be possible to get married at all."

"I see. Maybe he didn't tell me that so he wouldn't upset me. So what the king is trying to do is to protect whatever eventuality arises?"

Talisha nodded. "I know what to do, don't worry. You have come to the right person. I am the only one who has access to Skye's chamber whenever I deem it necessary. And now it is of great importance. Don't worry, I'll handle it. She's not going to notice anything I do. And what can I say? I hope everything goes smoothly and gets resolved. Do you want me to talk to her as