In Bed With Her Shithead Boss (By Ellie Wynters) novel Chapter 389

Amelia shook her head, the weight of her failure pressing down on her. "The doctors say there's nothing wrong with Niko, which means the problem lies with me. I'm considering stepping aside, letting him divorce me so he can marry someone who can actually give him an heir." She glanced at Keira, suddenly ashamed of burdening her with this. "I know they’re hopeful Alexei will fill the void. But after meeting you, how can I put that pressure on you? I was born into this life and knowing I would one day marry the future King but you... It just wouldn't be right."

"No," Keira said sharply. "Amelia, you can't—"

"Can't what? Can't face reality?" Tears filled Amelia's eyes, threatening to spill over. "I married him knowing my primary duty was to produce the next generation. I've failed at the one thing that mattered most."

Keira grabbed her hands, squeezing tight. "That's not the only thing that matters. What about love? What about the partnership you've built together?"

"Love doesn't continue the royal line," Amelia replied bitterly.

"Maybe the royal line isn't worth continuing if it requires destroying the people who serve it," Keira said with surprising fierceness. "You think Niko would be happier with some fertile stranger than with the woman he clearly adores?"

"Clearly adores?" Amelia laughed bitterly. "You've known us for two hours."

They discussed medical options, but Amelia had already explored them all. "It could take years and may not work. You don't understand the pressure and the stress…"

"Well, maybe that's the problem," Keira suggested gently. "The pressure and the stress you are under isn't helping. I'm sure I read somewhere women can have problems conceiving if under stress."

Amelia pressed her palms to her face, overwhelmed by the sympathy in Keira's voice. "I don't know if stress is the only thing. But you're right about the pressure. It's... suffocating. Niko wanted to get away for a few days. I... I was about to tell him I wanted a divorce. I just don't know what to do."

"Has Niko told you he feels that way? That you've failed him?" Keira asked pointedly.

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