Chapter 5

When I first felt the child growing inside me, Jane had also successfully conceived. It was strange how men always seemed so confident in matters like this. The Crown Prince, despite visiting her chambers just once in a long while, never doubted for a moment that the child was his. He rewarded her generously with gold and jewels, allowing Jane to bask in her newfound triumph. She summoned me to her chambers, pointing proudly at the treasures before her, and gloated, “Look at this! These...