**TITLE: He Returned to Break and Own Me and for His Queen**
**Chapter 87: An Unshakeable Resolve**
Grant’s body trembled as he held her, the world around them fading into a muted silence. Time seemed to stretch infinitely, the weight of the moment pressing heavily upon them. He remained still, as if afraid to break the fragile spell that had enveloped them.
Finally, after what felt like an eternity, he broke the silence, his voice barely above a whisper. “What did Mr. Flint say… how long do you have?”
Luna’s heart sank at the question, and she took a deep breath before responding. “The professor mentioned that my case is quite unusual. It was caught early enough to be managed with medication, but… at most, I only have three years…” Her voice trembled, barely escaping her lips, fragile and haunting.
Grant felt a chill run down his spine at her words. “I originally thought… in these three years, I’d take my medicine properly, fulfill my responsibilities to my family, help guide my brother, support you in building up Aurora… and then find some quiet, unknown place to… pass away peacefully on my own.” The finality of his statement hung in the air, heavy with resignation.
“Don’t say such foolish things!” Grant interrupted, his expression a mixture of anguish and self-reproach. “I’m so sorry. I had no idea it was this… I can’t believe I made you suffer like this!” The regret in his voice was palpable, as if he could physically feel the weight of her pain.
“I don’t blame you, Grant. How could I ever blame you…” Luna’s eyes shimmered with unshed tears, and a bittersweet smile graced her lips. “You are to me… what Oriana is to you. As long as you’re happy, I would do anything without hesitation.” Her words were a tender promise, a testament to her unwavering love for him.
She blinked slowly, her long lashes casting delicate shadows on her cheeks as her expression shifted into one of melancholy. “It’s just a pity I can only be by your side for three years at most. But I truly believe I can help take you and Aurora to new heights in that time!” Her enthusiasm was a flicker of light in the dark reality they faced.
“No. You’ll be with me longer than that!” Grant’s voice was firm, filled with a determination that surprised even him. He grasped her hand tightly, as if his grip could somehow alter the course of fate.
Luna looked up at him, her eyes wide with disbelief and a spark of ecstatic hope igniting within her. “Grant… you… you’re not sending me away?” The words tumbled from her lips, laced with a mix of fear and longing.
He pulled her into his embrace, his voice a gentle murmur against her hair. “How could I possibly rest easy, knowing this?” The warmth of his body enveloped her, making her feel safe amidst the storm of emotions swirling around them.
Luna’s tears flowed freely now, each drop a testament to her gratitude. “Thank you, Grant. Thank you.” After a moment’s pause, she added softly, “I just ask that you please keep this a secret for me. I don’t want Daddy and Mummy to be sad.” The thought of their sorrow weighed heavily on her heart.
“Alright. I’ll handle it,” he promised, his resolve unwavering.
Meanwhile, the news of Felix’s dismissal simmered in the background, eventually fading into the noise of everyday life.
Today marked the final day for MDT applications, and Oriana found herself in a state of unease. She had yet to receive a response, and the uncertainty gnawed at her. During breakfast, she was so distracted that she nearly toppled her glass of milk.
It was Micah’s keen instincts that saved her; he swiftly reached out, steadying her wrist just in time to prevent the impending disaster. “Still worried about the application?” he asked, his grip gentle as he wiped her wrist with a napkin.
Oriana felt a wave of guilt wash over her. Here she was, fully capable yet relying on Micah to divert his attention to care for her. “Mm…” she replied, her voice barely above a whisper.
“If you’re concerned, I can have William look into it for you?” Micah offered, his tone filled with genuine concern.

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