Chapter 1485 Kylie's heart sank at the Royal Guard's words. She turned back to the ladies and noblewomen present, noting the questioning and curious glances in their eyes. She forced a smile, though it didn't reach her eyes.

"Connor is unwell. He'll try again next year."

With that, she signaled Lydia to find out what had happened, then took Connor's hand and led him back to the tent to calm him down.

Connor was consumed by his grievances and cried pitifully, unable to get a word out. All Kylie could make out was, "Everyone's picking on me, even Dad...even Dad..."

Not long after, Lydia returned with the details, relaying them all to Kylie.

Kylie could hardly believe what she was hearing.

She looked down at Connor, whose swollen eyes made him appear even more pitiful. But this time, she didn't feel her usual maternal sympathy.

Instead, she felt cold.

No mother believed her child was truly stupid. Most would think their child simply hadn't tried hard enough. Even if he didn't succeed, she would still say he was clever, just lazy. As long as he tried, he could catch up.

But now, Kylie was beginning to doubt if she had borne a fool.

Her voice was sharp with anger, and she couldn't hold back.

three years younger than you, and he managed to hit that mountain rat! But you can't even keep an arrow from falling to the ground? How can you be

Connor

all you do! You're a grown boy, yet you still can't stop sobbing! After all this effort

a moment of irritation,

lower your voice. There are so many people outside,"

Connor away in frustration. Though she lowered her voice, the anger still seeped through. "Everyone is watching him act this foolishly. Who's going to respect him now? And what about the Hell Monarch? Doesn't he care? If Connor can't do it, why isn't anyone guiding or helping him? This was

Marjorie's voice came from outside, "Your

didn't feel like meeting them. But with

her anger and said

curtain and bowed respectfully

who had gradually quieted his sobs, suddenly burst into a louder fit of crying. He threw himself

Kylie snapped, "Mom, what are you doing here?

placing

ever tell you what to do when you feel like

stopped crying for a moment, his face scrunched in confusion, His sobs turned

I want

repeat three times

this isn't

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