Husband With Benefits
Chapter 766: Shocked

Chapter 766: Shocked

Dora returned with a worried frown after consulting with the doctor about Lord Rupert’s condition. Thankfully, the old man had survived this round, but the news about him having late-stage cancer did not sit well with her. It made her heart ache, especially when she thought about Kael. What was she supposed to say to him when she saw him just now? He was probably already waiting for the old man to be shifter into the room

Should she tell him about his master’s betrayal and thus the reason for her confronation which was responsible for putting the old man in this place? Or should she reassure him that Lord Rupert was safe for now? Or did she need to break the news that Lord Rupert was going to die in just a few months?

As she turned the corner toward the VVIP room, she suddenly stopped and narrowed her eyes. It seemed that Kael would be the one doing some explaining. She watched as he consoled a woman in his arms. Dora paused, leaning against the wall as she took in the scene before her. It was a heart-wrenching moment, as she clutched his shirt and Dora almost rolled her eyes at the sight. She couldn’t believe that was feeling jealous even at a time like this towards some random woman who was only being consoled.

Just then, Kael seemed to sense her presence and immediately stiffened. She stared at him and raised a brow in question at his questionable embrace. He tried to push the girl away but she seemed to have used super glue. Finally, he mumbled something in her ear and the girl seemed to have realized that she was supposed to let go.

Dora watched as Kael finally managed to pry the woman from his embrace. He stepped back, taking a breath as if he had been underwater and had just surfaced for air. "This is Anna," he introduced, glancing between the two women. "Lord Rupert’s daughter."

Dora’s eyes widened, her heart sinking further. "His daughter? The ’dead’ daughter? Are you sure this is not Annabelle?" The words slipped out before she could stop herself, and the moment hung heavy in the air, before Kael sent her a look. She did not seem surprised by this... or at least as surprised as she should have been.

Kael’s face fell, and a palpable awkwardness filled the space between them. "Yes," he confirmed, his tone tight as he shuited uncomfortably. "Also, as far as the others are concerned, she was studying abroad. The rest...I’ll explain everything later."

Dora nodded, letting Kael know with a gaze that she was not going to let this go before turning to the woman," Anna. I know you must be worried about your father. Just rest assured, he is safe for now. They’ve already stabilized him and he will be moved here very soon. If you want, you can go inside and wait. I’ll ask the doctor to come talk to you later."

Anna nodded and with another beseeching look at Kael, she walked inside. Kael sighed and was about to follow her when Dora stopped him. " There is something else as well."

Kael paused and turned to look back at her as Dora said softly, "Lord Rupert’s diagnosis is not good. He has late-stage cancer."

"What? Are you sure?"

"Yes. And he knows it. He was diagnosed earlier in the year and already declined chemotherapy due to his age."

Kael nodded slowly, his expression growing more serious as he absorbed her words. "I see," he murmured, his gaze distant. "That explains a lot."

Dora furrowed her brow, unable to shake the feeling that there was more to this. What did he mean by there was more to this? Shouldn’t he be showing concern or something. "What do you mean?" she pressed, crossing her arms. "What explains everything?"

He looked at her then before looking away, "It explains why he spread those rumors about you and Rafe. Why he chose to use such despicable means instead of coming at me directly. He was desperate to find something that would hurt me before he died."

"Do you mean you knew that he was the one behind this? Did you discover this recently or did you know from the get go?"

Kael looked at her and sighed,"I had my suspicions but no proof. It was only when I got your call today about master being unconscious that I guessed you’d probably discovered the truth and had gone to confront him... I... I don’t want him to die even though he’s done so much to harm you. Do you blame me?"

Dora sighed and gently closed the distance between then. She felt him shudder as she held him and spoke softly," I don’t blame you, Kael. And neither should you. Lets jsut focus on his health for now... We’ll forget everything once he wakes up."

Just then, the door swung open, and Crown Prince Rafael strode in, flanked by a couple of officers. He paused next to Dora and Kael, eues narrowed, "What’s going on? How’s Lord Rupert?" he asked.

"Not good. Or rather he is out of danger for now but, he has late-stage cancer and—"

Rafael cut him off, his gaze sweeping the room. "Where is she?"

"Who are you looking for?" Kael asked cautiously,

"Anna," Rafael replied, his urgency evident. "I thought she would be here by now."

Kael hesitated, casting a glance at the closed door before turning to his brother," Rafe..."

Noticing his brother’s gaze, Rafe turned to the officer and gestured towards the door," Go inside and detain her."

Both Kael and Dora stepped forward then, trying to stop the officer, but Rafael simply gritted out," Kael, don’t try to step in my wayor you won’t like the consequences."

"What are you doing Rafe? Is this the time for all this? Her father is dying and..."

"Stay out of it, Kael! I know what I need to do and what I don’t!"

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