The Prince's Duchess { Illyria Series 1 } - COMPLETED

Chapter 4: Death of a Duke

I found out a year ago that Henry was a very rich man with some connections in the business and aircraft industry world.

He confided all this to me himself a year ago now that he is retired. I never pressed him for more details as he seems to never want to talk about it.

He does however mention his nephew back in his country who was like a son to him quite a lot, It had broke the young man's heart when he was exiled.

"No.....I am so sorry Henry but I would never take your money. You are like a father to me now...."I patted his hand.

"Stubborn brat."Henry frowned then he suddenly clutched his chest."Uurrgghhh."

My eyes went wide as he stiffened and fell in my arms, My shouts towards the nearest aide was heard and Henry was taken to the nearest hospital.

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I chose to stay with Henry as his guardian as he was rushed to the Emergency Ward and settled on a bed.

"What is your relationship to Mr. Wellington?" a nurse came to get me after an hour of waiting.

"I am his nurse at the Nursing Home and also a close friend." I said as I followed her.

"Well he is better now, we gave him some Nitrostat for his high blood pressure, His heart is fragile right now and his chest pains seems to be acting up. He is also asking for you." the nurse led me to the ward cubicle where Henry was.

"Hey Sarina, I tried to keep it a secret. But it seems like my heart attacks are getting frequent." Henry chuckled.

"Henry... you are 60 years old. You should be more careful." I sat down." You will live longer not while I am your nurse."

"My time here is almost done Sarina."

"Do NOT say that!" I exclaimed and began to panic, Henry was being too casual about this."I have lost my parents already...I don't want you to go as well."

Henry chuckled weakly then he coughed a bit.

"Alright then. I will try to get better....if you agree to do the transplant with me paying for it." he said firmly.

"Yo- you sly old fox!." I gasped."That is blackmail."

"I play dirty kid but you know how tough love is." He smiled at me."If I ever had a daughter....I would love for her to be like you. You filled my days with much joy and laughter. It made me feel like I could be forgiven by my family."

I choked at the Henry's admission and it touched me. But his talk of family surprised me for he had never mentioned a family before other than his nephew. A nephew who was like a son to him before he left his country.

"My nephew might take a shine to you but it is too bad that you are here in Manila while he is in Europe. He can be a stubborn as me hahahaha!" his laugh ended in a wheeze as he tried to catch his breath." Ah how fun it would be had you met him eh?"

My only answer was clasping his hand and letting the tears I have been holding back slip from my eyes.

"You win old man." I finally gave in.

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I phoned the Nursing home and acted as Henry's advocate and took care of his transfer to one of the Hospital's suite room, After that I kept my promise.

I will get the operation.

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