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"Not funny," he said.

Jeslyn nodded before she smiled. "Yes, your highness. Hahahaha… the look on your face makes me want to cheat." She beamed.

Maverick ignored her and picked a slice of fish. Jeslyn opened her mouth but instead of feeding her like he had been doing, he ate it instead. She thought it would only happen once, however, she watched as he slowly ate the fish a few more times without giving her any. 

"Ah, don't be like that, I was just kidding." She bemoaned. "Sorry, I want fish."

Maverick smiled before feeding her. 

"I hope the operation is successful... Ah, Vera still doesn't know that Valen is awake. Don't you want to tell her?"

"Your choice." 

"Nah, I don't want to. She's galavanting around, thinking only her unborn child can save Valen. I want to watch the drama she's about to create in this house. Please, play along."