Chapter 63

*****Erika’s POV***** The doctor walked into the room. “Good day, Your Highness. My Lady.” He bowed in greeting to me and Paula. “Good day, doctor.” Paula and I chorused our replies. “Are you doing well, Your Highness?” The man looked at me, concern lacing his middle aged features. “Yes doc.” I nodded. He looked at Paula who merely shrugged, then pointed at dad. “How is he doing, doctor? Any improvement yet?” “Not yet, I’m afraid.” He wore a mask of uncertainty and sympathy. I nodded, battling with the painful constriction of my heart. “Not yet.” I repeated as though trying to say it would make me understand what he meant. “I’m sorry.” The doctor’s soothing voice drew me to tears but I held it in. I should never show weakness in public. If I must be overwhelmed with emotions, it should be with my close ones, in the privacy of my room. If I was going to take over from dad, I should be willing to be strong and act emotionless. Even though all I felt like doing at that moment was cry, I s