Mrs. Marsh's Revealed Identities novel (Jennifer and Ivan) novel Chapter 1689

Chapter 1689: Primogeniture

"I... I want to leave quietly, to stop seeking medical treatment," the king said resignedly and weakly, making his wishes very clear.

Catherine's heart ached, filled with reluctance and sorrowful tears welled up in her eyes.

She saw the king clutch the bedsheet, his sweat gradually soaking through it, and beads of sweat dotted his forehead...

She heard him say with difficulty, "I know my own body very well... It's just... the matter of succession, I will make it clear here, it must follow primogeniture, Louis should take over when I leave, the day I depart will be the day he assumes the throne."

Catherine's heart thudded heavily, her heart instantly cooled halfway, but at a time like this, she could not utter a word.

After all, the king was critically ill, and that rascal Tylor was nowhere to be found.

Ivan stood ramrod straight, observing the king's condition with his keenest sense, his gaze fixed on Ethan.

At this moment Ethan's thoughts were fully on the king, standing vigil at his bedside, also with a tense and worried look.

But in Ivan's eyes, this merely looked like he was closely observing the king's condition.

When he heard about the succession, Ivan noticed Ethan's expression was a bit odd. At this point, he had made a judgement in his mind.

"I want to rest now," a chill came over the king's chest, he sighed, his complexion still pale, his breath still weak, "Just let Louis accompany me through the final moments of my life."

His tone was full of regret, as if this was his only wish.

Rowan looked at his father with great sorrow, feeling like a thousand-pound boulder weighed down his heart. He watched as Catherine gently helped his father lie back down, and finally let go of his father's hand.

The king laid down and opened his eyes, looking directly at his son by the bedside. His voice was weak, "Louis, move your personal belongings over, live here starting today, we've missed out on... so many years, just... keep me company for the final stretch of my life."