Chapter 1897 Caught
Francesca had no choice but to tell William everything.
âI donât remember anything from seven years ago. Taking the bullet for him this time was a
coincidence. It wasn't intentional on my side. He was opinionated and fancied himself into thinking I
saved him out of love. With that in mind, he kept insisting that I marry him. I tried to escape several
times but failed.â
William's expression turned solemn. âI heard he had a girlfriend who was his first love and been
searching for her all these years. I even helped him ask around. I never expected that person to be
you.â
âThat is not important. We can't take childhood incidents seriously.â Francesca frowned. âBut I can't
trouble you with this. With his temper, you might have to bear the brunt if you continue to get
involved with me.â
âYeah. Dr. Felch, we can't involve His Highness in this matter-"
âShut up!â William interrupted Robin and shot a death glare at him. Once Robin got his point,
William turned to Francesca and asked, âIs he still unaware of your true identity?â
âI don't know.â Francesca shook her head. âI'm afraid once he knows about it, hell think I'm making
a fool out of him. The matter will escalate by that point. Well, I did keep the issue under wraps back
when I was in M Nation.â
âThen does he know about the injury to your head?â William pointed out the obvious. âI suppose
you haven't undergone any procedure for it.â
âNo.â She considered William a close friend, so she told him the truth. âAfter I left M Nation, I went
to S Nation for some business, then I traveled to H City, so the surgery was postponed again and
again.â
âYou have to do the surgery as soon as possible or the consequences will be dire.â William offered
gravely, âI'll think of a way for you to leave, then ask Helen to do the procedure for you.â
âYou'll have to leave first and we'll continue the topic after.â The creases on Francescaâs forehead
deepened. âWon't this matter implicate you? Once Danrique finds out you're the one who takes me
away, will he direct his anger toward you?"
âHe won't do anything to me. Perhaps just some yelling.â William looked at her with gentleness in
his eyes. âThe important thing is, are you sure you don't want to marry him?â
âBoth L and Zachary were voted as the men young women wanted to marry the most. Both of them
are young, handsome, rich, and have a clean slate with the ladies. With a perfect guy being so loyal
to you, can you truly let go?â
âAll of those things have nothing to do with me.â Francesca said with impatience, âI donât want to
get married. I don't care who it is.â
âYou just donât want to marry him, or you donât want to get married?â William asked.
âI don't want to get married.â Francesca answered without hesitation, âI have things I want to do.
Relationships are too troublesome.â
âAll right. As expected of Francesco.â
A resigned smile tugged on the corners of William's lips.
At that moment, someone knocked on the door, and Norah asked through the door, âYour
Highness, I made some tonic for you. Can I come in?â
William cast a glance at Robin to handle Norah.
âReturn to your room and rest for now. Once I've arranged everything, I'll text you,â William
whispered to Francesca.
"Okay."
Francesca nodded her head and went out via the window.
Even though the wind and snow had stopped, the external wall and window ledge was still
encrusted with frost, so they were slippery, causing her to almost lose her grip and footing.
It was a good thing she was agile and managed to grab onto the window ledge at the last minute.
She expended all her energy on scalding the wall back to her room.
Once her feet touched the solid floor, she let out a long exhale but gasped the next minute.
A figure was sitting on the sofa in the corner, holding a glass of wine and staring pointedly at her in
the dark.
There was no reproach or anger in his gaze. He was calm and looking at her with resignation and
adoration as though his kitten had snuck out for a stroll.
"Have fun scalding the wall?"
His tone was calm and casual as though he was inquiring about a minor issue.