Chapter 205

Rowell reeled a bit under Natalia’s accusations and was unable to formulate a defense. Lena’s death had not been his intention. He had been fond of her, but he hadn’t loved her.

Not yet.

He was an count- with power, wealth, and women aplenty. Yet he was also the most impoverished, for he had never understood what love truly was.

As Natalia and Callum began to walk away, Rowell called after them. His voice was tinged with desperation. “Natalia, I… I can make amends.”

He had no shortage of women, but he had sincere intentions toward this child, who bore his bloodline. She was his daughter, a part of him, and deserved nothing but the best. She should never have been left to fend for herself. If other earls or dukes found out, he’d get so embarrassed. So when Natalia left with Callum, Rowell begged her to stay. He couldn’t bear the thought of a scandal.

Natalia, however, had no interest in understanding Rowell’s thoughts. She just wanted to get as far away from these people as possible.

“Cal, let’s go,” Natalia said, ignoring Rowell’s pleas and briskly heading for the car.

Seeing Natalia’s aversion to Rowell, Callum didn’t bother with niceties. He slipped into the car and drove off without a backward glance.

a hollow pang. This daughter he

riffraff from the slums, Father?” Alice, who had been watching from the sidelines, finally spoke up. “Father, do you not love me

she quickly

Rowell stormed off, leaving Alice fuming but afraid to speak up. She hurriedly ran after Rowell, afraid that

inside the car was heavy. Natalia looked downcast, her

breaks my heart to

more like

said, “Cal, I want to take my mom’s

Callum agreed, even though he knew they would run into

bear to see Natalia

to lay her mother to

you plan to

“I don’t want to leave my mom here any longer. It’s been over twenty years since she’s been home, and I want to take

Callum could only agree.

phone call to book two tickets, Natalia

laugh. “Silly girl, you’re my fiancée. I should be doing

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