Summary
Following the duke’s sudden demise, rebels seized his lands. Though the crown swiftly suppressed the rebellion, I, Lise Estelle, now stand accused of treason and face execution. As the region’s most skilled physician, I vow to prevent further unrest by ensuring the health of the duke’s heir. I push him to exercise and take his medicine, but the once-sickly boy has grown into a formidable, stubborn man. When I attempt to resign, he confronts me, his piercing gaze halting my retreat. “You said you were the only one who cared,” he whispers, drawing near. “Did you think I would ever let you go?”