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Guest, who became the mistress of the Grand Ducal House of Elion, the most powerful family after the imperial family of Arcadia, quickly became the true power within the household. It was a natural result, as the cold and stingy Grand Duke became a wolf in sheep's clothing whenever he was before Guest. Recently, however, Guest developed a secret worry. It was the matter of producing an heir. Since he was a man who wouldn't hesitate to commit treason if Guest asked, she couldn't easily bring it up, but despite her constant efforts—and even her attempts to seduce him—there was no news. When he saw Guest looking depressed and learned the reason, he seemed to lose his reason and pursued Guest relentlessly from early morning until late at night. Guest ended up bedridden for a whole week without the energy to feel depressed. He felt terribly sorry while nursing Guest, saying that he should have been the one putting in the effort, not her. Finally, their efforts bore fruit, and they succeeded in conceiving a life. Although the pregnancy was difficult, she safely endured seven months amidst the consideration and warmth of the Grand Duke and the household servants. However, the atmosphere in the Grand Ducal residence was not bright. It was because Guest's physical condition had visibly deteriorated. The physician said that both the mother and the child might be in danger and that they might have to choose one, and the elders of the Council held their heads high even under his murderous gaze, suggesting he choose the child. For a member of the Grand Ducal family, there was only one partner for a lifetime. Nevertheless, he kicked out everyone who said such things and locked the doors of the mansion. Because it was hard to tell the cruel reality to Guest, who dreamed of a happy family, he only hoped and prayed that she would endure. Then one day, Guest said she would visit her family home before it got any later, as the due date was still far off, and he couldn't bring himself to stop her. As a result, a few hours later, he had to face Guest being carried back soaked in blood. . . . 《My lady, please... do not leave my side...》