Chapter 695
A cold smirk played on Annika Heilbronn's lips as her gaze swept over Sophia Evans' face.
"That son of yours is nothing but dead weight." Her voice was soft yet cutting.
"Ethan Roscente won't thank you for keeping him. Sometimes the dead hold more value than the living."
Sophia's pupils contracted.
She'd considered this possibility before. Theo was Alexander Roscente's only bloodline. His death would shatter Ethan.
Sophia clenched her fists.
...
Queen Eleanor's scandal continued to spiral out of control online. The royal PR team couldn't contain the fallout.
When the Queen regained consciousness, her fingers dug into Vivian Laurent's wrist like talons.
"My child isn't a monster...right?" Her voice trembled.
Vivian gently grasped her hand. "It's just a common congenital defect. Surgery can correct it."
"Please save him..." Tears streamed down the Queen's face.
"I'll do everything in my power."
The Queen's unstable condition forced postponement of the scheduled surgery.
"I want the procedure today!" The Queen suddenly became agitated.
Vivian shook her head. "Your emotional state makes it too risky. You must protect yourself first to protect your child."
Fiona Grandelle hugged her mother with red-rimmed eyes. "You need to stay strong, Mother."
The Queen stroked her daughter's long hair. "You've suffered so much these years."
Though the palace claimed Fiona had fragile health, vicious rumors never ceased.
Fiona buried her face in her mother's shoulder. "With Vivian here, everything will be alright."
After reviewing the monitors, Vivian confirmed the surgery must be delayed.
Online outrage reached fever pitch.
Some spread rumors the unborn child carried a curse that would destroy the Kingdom of Eudora.
Demands for termination grew louder.
Worse, someone leaked the Queen's prenatal records.
Medical experts analyzed: "This isn't a monster, just typical developmental delays. But post-birth surgery may cause permanent disabilities."
Public opinion overwhelmingly favored ending the pregnancy.