Landing on the Island, Little Dumpling’s Wish Fulfilled

"We have another child." By the end, Serena was sobbing uncontrollably...

After learning about Prince Nolan's condition, Serena had given up hope of ever having another child, yet unexpectedly, she discovered she was pregnant at this moment.

With Serena pregnant, many things couldn't be as carefree as before. At the very least, their pace had to slow down; stability was the priority, and Serena's comfort could not be compromised.

Not only that, but Prince Nolan also forbade Serena from working at all, not allowing her to continue researching the fever-causing pathogen. Serena protested several times, but Prince Nolan rejected her each time.

"Everything can wait until after the child is born; nothing else is urgent." Not being present for the birth of Little Dumpling was already a major regret for Prince Nolan. He thought he'd never get another chance, yet Serena ended up pregnant on the sea voyage.

This time, no matter what happens, he wants to be there for every moment and record every detail of Serena's pregnancy. Of course, Prince Nolan would never tell Serena this—just like those fragments and love letters he keeps locked in a box.

Every detail related to Serena, he stores away, waiting to reminisce when he's old.

Serena couldn't do anything about Prince Nolan, and she herself also valued this child greatly. For the first three months, except for necessary exercise, Serena quietly rested on the ship according to Prince Nolan's wishes.

Originally, Prince Nolan and his group could have reached Ghost Hall in ten days, but because Serena was pregnant, they took twice as long, leaving Serena speechless. Ten days later, something even more speechless happened—she started having morning sickness!

Maybe it's because Prince Nolan spoils her, or maybe it's the tossing of the ship—two months into her pregnancy, Serena began feeling nauseous and started vomiting. She couldn't stand fishy smells; just a whiff would make her throw up, and she wouldn't stop until she was retching bile.

"We have another child." By the end, Serena was sobbing uncontrollably...

After learning about Prince Nolan's condition, Serena had given up hope of ever having another child, yet unexpectedly, she discovered she was pregnant at this moment.

With Serena pregnant, many things couldn't be as carefree as before. At the very least, their pace had to slow down; stability was the priority, and Serena's comfort could not be compromised.

Not only that, but Prince Nolan also forbade Serena from working at all, not allowing her to continue researching the fever-causing pathogen. Serena protested several times, but Prince Nolan rejected her each time.

"Everything can wait until after the child is born; nothing else is urgent." Not being present for the birth of Little Dumpling was already a major regret for Prince Nolan. He thought he'd never get another chance, yet Serena ended up pregnant on the sea voyage.

This time, no matter what happens, he wants to be there for every moment and record every detail of Serena's pregnancy. Of course, Prince Nolan would never tell Serena this—just like those fragments and love letters he keeps locked in a box.

Every detail related to Serena, he stores away, waiting to reminisce when he's old.

Serena couldn't do anything about Prince Nolan, and she herself also valued this child greatly. For the first three months, except for necessary exercise, Serena quietly rested on the ship according to Prince Nolan's wishes.

Originally, Prince Nolan and his group could have reached Ghost Hall in ten days, but because Serena was pregnant, they took twice as long, leaving Serena speechless. Ten days later, something even more speechless happened—she started having morning sickness!

Maybe it's because Prince Nolan spoils her, or maybe it's the tossing of the ship—two months into her pregnancy, Serena began feeling nauseous and started vomiting. She couldn't stand fishy smells; just a whiff would make her throw up, and she wouldn't stop until she was retching bile.

If they were in the palace, Prince Nolan would have plenty of ways to keep Serena from smelling any fishiness, but what could he do at sea?

Prince Nolan felt terrible for her, but there was nothing he could do. Going back was impossible, and he couldn't suffer in her place. All he could do was rub her back and bring her warm water whenever she felt sick.

"Why is this child so delicate?" Prince Nolan complained a little, thinking this little one was making Serena suffer.

Because of her morning sickness and their limited resources at sea, Serena couldn't get proper care and looked extremely haggard—nothing like her glowing beauty when she was pregnant with Little Dumpling.

Sometimes, when the nausea was too much, Serena couldn't help but sigh, "This must be a little princess—so delicate. I hope I won't keep throwing up in the coming months."

A little princess? After hearing it once, Prince Nolan never again complained about the child being fussy. Instead, he took even greater care of Serena, personally handling every little task.

Even though Serena felt terrible, she wasn't the type to take advantage of affection. Unless she was truly uncomfortable, she wouldn't complain to Prince Nolan, so as not to make him worry.

She knew that ever since learning she was pregnant, Prince Nolan hadn't slept well for several nights in a row.

A few times, Serena woke up in the middle of the night and found Prince Nolan propped up on one hand, just watching her. She was half-asleep, thought she'd woken him, said a few words of concern, and then drifted off again...

After a few more times, she realized that no matter when she opened her eyes, Prince Nolan was always watching her, propped up on his hand. Any time she stirred, he'd get up immediately, never looking groggy.

After more than ten days on the road, not only had Serena lost weight, but even Prince Nolan was thinner, though he never said a word about it.

Now, Serena could only pray that the child in her belly would go easy on her. Otherwise, when the child acted up, it wasn't just her who suffered.

During this time, Prince Nolan devoted all his energy to Serena, completely ignoring the matter of Ghost Hall until they were almost there. Only then did he have to leave Serena and discuss the attack plan with his subordinates.

Ghost Hall is located at the center of a cluster of islands—dozens of islands in this sea, belonging to no country. Except for the one Ghost Hall occupies, all the others are deserted and uninhabited.

The 'pirates' had already scouted the routes near Ghost Hall and checked the size of the place. They all agreed that, with their strength, they could launch a surprise attack. But Prince Nolan disagreed.

"Land on the nearest island," Prince Nolan said, pointing to a deserted island closest to Ghost Hall and ordering the troops to stop there first.

Everyone knew, without asking, that this was for the sake of the Ninth Empress and her unborn child. Even if they thought this would alert Ghost Hall and give them time to prepare, no one dared object.

No matter how important Ghost Hall was, it could never compare to the Ninth Empress and her unborn child. Failing to take Ghost Hall was acceptable, but nothing could be allowed to happen to the child...