Claire's POV
"What? Chris is in the hospital?! What happened?!"
"Calm down, my dear."
Louis gently pushed me back onto the couch, but his brows remained furrowed. He turned to the guard who brought the news and asked, "Could this be another one of Maria's schemes? Is she trying to gain sympathy using Chris?"
"No." The guard lowered his head and relayed the information he received from the doctor about Chris's condition.
"Moreover, I inquired with the emergency team that responded that night. They all confirmed that Chris nearly suffocated to death."
The words "nearly suffocated" left Louis in silence, and I couldn't help but feel a surge of worry for the innocent boy. No matter what Maria had done, Chris was just a child. Besides, he was Liam's only son.
Thinking this, I turned to the guard and asked, "Which hospital is Chris in now?"
"Saint Richard's Hospital, but Chris is still unconscious. The doctors have recommended no visitors."
It seemed Chris was gravely ill this time. Both Louis and I were deeply concerned. Finally, Louis couldn't hold back his anxiety any longer and stood up.
"And Maria? Is she by Chris's side?"
"No, Your Highness." The guard's head dipped lower under Louis's severe tone. "That's the other matter I need to report... Maria, she's here in the castle's foyer. She wants to see you."
"Ha."
Louis let out a cold laugh before I could react. He likely thought Maria was again trying to use Chris's illness to gain sympathy.
"Perhaps we should hear her out." I guessed Louis's thoughts and tugged on his sleeve, lowering my voice to a soothing tone. "After all, with Chris's condition so severe, she might just be seeking help as a mother."
"Is that so?"
Louis's tone remained mocking, but he sighed and gently stroked my face.
"Not everyone is as kind as you, my dear Claire."
"But Maria is a mother, Louis." I tilted my head, pressing my cheek into his warm palm, gazing at him.
"Fine." Louis's eyes softened, and he smiled as he pinched my cheek. "I'll see her."
"Good. Do you need me to come with you?"
"No need." Louis picked up the blanket from the sofa and gently laid it over my legs. "I don't want that vile woman to have any chance to get close to you."
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