Rufus' POV:
For a split second, my heart softened.
My father had went through great lengths looking for a way to remove my curse. And I also knew that he was worried about me but felt guilty that he couldn't find a way to help me, which eventually caused his own deteriorating condition.
I understood where his sadness and helplessness was coming from, and I knew he was telling me the truth.
But when all was said and done, I knew that I wasn't as important to him as the throne and the continuation of his bloodline.
My father put our bloodline on a pedestal. I wondered how he would react if he found out that the baby Lucy was carrying might not be Richard's...
For a moment, I wanted to tell him.
I didn't have the heart to break it to him, especially when I looked into his
don't find a way to get rid of the curse, I'll support Lucy's child
finally breathed a sigh of
your mother now. She is very dissatisfied with how you handled things earlier. You need to solve this matter by yourself. There
under the impression that my mother
stood up to go find my
my father's lonely figure. A trace of pity
like the first time in years I
and downs in his
a hurry. Sᴇaʀᴄh
As soon as I entered, a cup was smashed on the ground by my
My mother sat upright in her chair, her face contorted
Anger isn't good for your health." I walked over calmly, unfazed by
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