Leonardo paced around the corridors, the only sound coming from his moving feet. Not far away, his children sat waiting anxiously.
This would otherwise make him feel their love but today, he didn't care. His mind was occupied by his lover being operated on.
It's been hours since she was rushed into the emergency ward. Even now, he couldn't understand how he failed to notice the signs.
Perhaps he noticed them but dismissed them. After she collapsed, she was immediately rushed to the private medical centre within the House of Justice.
Just like every other necessity, the House of Justice was like a small city designed to cater to the basic needs of the monarchs.
He was grateful that this crisis happened here and not when they were back home. At least everyone around them can be trusted to keep it a secret.