Her Majestic Battle Cry

Her Majestic Battle Cry Chapter 187

Chapter 187

Victoria regarded her son for a while before speaking, “Your father had someone in his heart as well–Melanie. But because he saw Hector as a brother, whenever Melanie attended an event or visited the palace, your father would make himself scarce.

“That was his way of showing the utmost respect to Hector. In fact, Melanie never knew of your father’s feelings, even after she passed.”

Salvador’s expression froze momentarily, his smile slowly fading to be replaced by a serious demeanor.

“Mother, I understand your point.”

After a moment of silence, he asked, “Didn’t you mind? You still treat Carissa so well.”

Victoria smiled gently, her expression serene. “Why would I mind? Aren’t there many women in the palace already? Besides, I married him to be the crown princess, the queen, and now the queen

dowager. If I were to expect true affection from the king, would that not be unreasonable?

“As for your father, he was aware of his position. A king’s

reclaim lost territories, and eradicate corruption to ensure peace and prosperity. He never

tasks must be delegated to others, all of

carried a weight of earnestness as she continued, You face

him. I have watched him grow since he was young and know his character and virtues well. Among your many brothers, he is the most capable and loyal to

and loses

of Victoria’s words left Salvador deep in

head, his gaze

truly hot today. I need to summon an

will take my leave.” Salvador stood

left the palace, she

“Marshal, I need

and standing tall,

“You should return to the

Rafael sharing a carriage alone was somewhat improper, given their forthcoming marriage, she said

Inside, the space remained

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looked impeccably clean and handsome, a far cry from the scruffy Hell

seen.