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.
didn't have the heart to
get rid of the curse, I'll support
finally breathed a sigh
yourself. There is nothing I can do to help." His tone was sullen, as if
was under the impression that my mother
up to go
around to look at my father's lonely figure.
time in years I had said something this sincere
ups and downs in his years, at this moment, he couldn't
it, I quickly turned around and left in a hurry. Sᴇaʀᴄh thᴇ
feelings, I went to my mother's room. As soon as I entered, a cup was smashed
you show your face here!" My mother sat upright
Anger isn't good for your health." I
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