Chapter 147: ROYAL COMPLICATIONS

"Pregnant?" Archer's voice echoed disbelief through the study room. Gary had just revealed the surprising news about Xina's pregnancy, and Archer's reaction was one of stunned amazement. Meanwhile, Canan remained eerily indifferent. His raised eyebrows were the only sign of acknowledgment, as if the announcement held no significance for him. Yet, Xina could discern a deeper, more complex emotion in Canan’s eyes—an unreadable blend of detachment and perhaps unease. After all, this child was destined to be the future ruler. The implications were significant, even if Canan chose not to show it. "You need to expedite the ceremony, Your Majesty," Canan said, his voice devoid of inflection but laced with an underlying tension. "You can't afford to wait until the child is born. The nobles will question the legitimacy of the baby." The trio sat in Gary's opulent study, surrounded by shelves of ancient tomes and artifacts. The revelation of Xina’s pregnancy had come abru