As Ross seldom behaved like this, Yasmin stared at him, not knowing how to react.

"Mom, I know you're scared too. You're scared of aging and death, and you're worried because there are many things you haven't finished yet. I know you want to continue the experiment not just to live forever but because you have many things you want to do for the country."

Yasmin fought back her tears upon hearing this.

“I know you've been exhausted all these years. Whenever I get home late and walk past your room, I can hear you pacing around inside. You've shouldered everything, and I wish to share your burden, but..."

Ross did not continue. Although he meant well, he did not want his mother to think he wanted her power. The truth was that he just did not want her to tire herself out at her age.

much," Ross thoughtfully spoke as he patted the back of Yasmin's hand, "You've worked so hard for so many

for a long while before saying huskily,

time but had never voiced it out. Now, she could

avoid the question—instead, he looked into her eyes and nodded. "I did. I'd be lying if I said I didn't. I wanted

he spoke. Even

second only to you in Yudonia. It doesn't matter much whether I'm a prince or a king. Besides, you've run the

gently held her hand and said with a half-smile, "The country has developed well over these years. I think it doesn't matter who the ruler is as long as it will be good for the

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