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"That won't be possible," Augustus said to the assembly with Adrian on his knees. "You smell like wine! Tell me why she wouldn't want to leave you."

The ministers murmured among themselves about Adrian's rough looking state. The entire assembly smelled like alcohol. His facial hair was showing fully and his eye bags were large.

"Son,what happened to you?" Augustus asked.

Malcolm stood up and walked to him.

"Little brother, did your wife say she wants a new husband? I can fill that void, I don't have a wife yet."

"Malcolm," Frederick called with a warning tone. "Take your seat."

"Make a child fast," Augustus said to Adrian. "If she is pregnant, she won't want to leave you. If this is about Angbotain, she shall get over it."

Adrian bowed and left the assembly. Spencer was waiting by the door. They walked together in the palace and met Juno on the way.

"Prince Adrian,"she bowed. "You look horrible, are you unwell?"

You could sense the sarcasm in her voice. Adrian ignored her and continu