Chapter 180 - The Sad New Year

New Year's Eve this time was very beautiful. The sky above the city of Almstad that night was bright because of so many fireworks lit up by the people. It went on for almost half an hour

Large crowds took to the streets, enjoying the festivities. They carried a bottle of wine or champagne with them and drank outdoors with their neighbors and friends while chatting happily.

This was the hallmark of New Year's Eve in the Moravian capital. Tens of thousands of people would take to the streets, and all the cafes and restaurants opened with music playing all over the city. They all celebrated the year that had passed and welcome the new year to come.

Tonight, the people's joy seemed to be complete as slowly light snowflakes came down from the sky, making the atmosphere very serene.

The citizens of Moravia, who were accustomed to cold weather, were not at all disturbed by snow. They were ready with coats and hats, also wine and sonne to warm themselves up. Everyone rejoiced in love because snow falling right at the turn of the new year was always considered a good sign.

A prosperous and blissful 2062 was coming their way.

Sadly, the happiness felt by most Moravians was not enjoyed by the few who spent New Year's Eve in confusion and tragedy.

Mischa arrived at the hospital in the morning, but he didn't find Fae there. Not a single doctor and hospital staff knew of her whereabouts. They didn't even know that Prince Renald had come there the night before.

The super-secret protocol applied by the crown prince's security team made his presence in the hospital with Fae completely untraceable.

While Mischa was busy contacting his men to find more information, Ren was walking gloomily on the roof of the hospital building accompanying the gurney containing his wife, who had just come out of the operating room and was stabilized.

Two doctors and several nurses escorted the patient to a medical helicopter that would take her to Ren's private penthouse in the city center.

He couldn't let Fae stay in the hospital any longer because it would be difficult to protect her privacy without making people wonder about her relationship with Prince Renald.

Ren also felt the penthouse was the best place to care for Fae at this time. Karl swiftly prepared a room there to become an intensive care room equipped with all the necessary medical equipment. They took all the medical equipment directly from Almstad International hospital.

"Sir, we are ready," said Doctor Lehmann, who was still waiting faithfully until 2 am when they led Fae to the helipad at the top of the building.

Ren nodded without saying anything. In his chest, raging the feelings of anger, pain, regret, and worry, all mixed into one. His mind, which was usually always busy and alert, this time seemed unable to function at all.

His eyes blankly stared at the gurney being lifted and pushed into the helicopter, complete with all the life support equipment that went with it. After Doctor Lehmann gave the signal, Ren then got into the helicopter and sat next to Fae. Doctor Lehmann and three other medical personnel immediately followed.

Five minutes later, they landed on top of the tallest building in Almstad, where Ren's penthouse was located. The medical personnel immediately brought Fae down and prepared her treatment in a special room that had been provided for her.

"Sir ... Madame has been treated in her room. Now, you should rest too. Let the medical personnel wait for her so that we can make observations. Tomorrow morning, you can see Madame. ..." said Doctor Lehmann.

He knew that no husband or father could ever prepare for the devastating situation Ren was currently facing.

Doctor Lehmann did not understand what the conflict was between Amelia and Ren and Fae that made the noblewoman seemed like she had lost her mind and did this heinous act.

He could only guess that this was all the result of a love triangle that led to tragedy. He already knew that Fae was Prince Renald's wife even though he didn't make it public.

Meanwhile, the doctor also followed the news and learned that Lady Amelia was often gossiped about as Prince Renald's future wife. Even the latest gossip about their relationship just broke out last week.

At first, he suspected Prince Renald had deliberately not denied the rumors because he was too busy or because he simply didn't take them seriously. Now, however, Doctor Lehmann began to think that Prince Renald's actions, not clarifying such rumors at all, must have hurt his wife.

He also suspected that this was one of the triggers that made Lady Amelia desperate until this tragedy occurred.

Oh .. how terrible. This young couple lost two unborn children at once...

Ren looked up at Fae who was lying on the bed with various medical devices attached to her body. Her face was ashen, and her breathing was very weak. Ren didn't know how many tears had flowed since he found Fae injured in the palace pavilion.

"I want to wait for her to wake up," said Ren stubbornly.

"We gave her a high dose of anesthesia so that her body could recover before she woke up. She won't wake up for another 20 hours. If you insist on waiting for her, I'm afraid that your body will collapse and fall ill. Madame will desperately need Sire by her side after she wakes up. Please don't disappoint her…" Doctor Lehmann ventured to touch Ren's shoulder and advise him in a fatherly manner.

"I understand how you are going through a very terrible experience. Later, you will feel the same way when she regains consciousness and her mental condition will be more fragile than you because she was the one who experienced it physically. Madam had been pregnant with her two fetuses for three months and had been in an emotional relationship with them. Her loss will be very devastating. Madame will need Sire beside her ..."

Ren bit his lip at Doctor Lehmann's words. He knew the doctor was right. He must force himself to sleep so he could stay healthy and be able to accompany Fae when she woke up and received this terrible news.

However, even without this tragedy he already had such a difficult time sleeping. Now, how could he force himself to close his eyes knowing Fae's condition like this?

Doctor Lehmann understood what the prince was thinking. "We can station a bed next to her bed so that you can sleep beside her. I will give you a sufficiently high dose of sleeping pills so that you can rest. Hope that helps you for once ..."

Ren nodded. "Okay."

He closed his eyes and tried to cast the image of the incident from his mind.. He must focus on Fae and her recovery before he made any calculations with Amelia.