Rufus' POV:

My father hesitated. "It's a long story," he stammered, not daring to look at my mother.

"Then make it short! Why is there a curse on Rufus, and why has it lasted all these years? And the worst part is, I had no clue about it," my mother snapped. My father secretly winked at me, silently begging me to help.

My mother shook off my father's hand and turned to look at me. "Rufus, tell me. Are you really cursed?" Sᴇaʀ*ᴄh the Find ɴøᴠel.nᴇt website on Gøøglᴇ to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

She tried her best to keep calm, but her hands were trembling.

I wanted to say something to distract her. That was how we'd been dealing with her all these years.

But seeing her anxious and devastated look, I could no longer lie.

end, I

of the truth.

the hell is going on? Why didn't you tell me that you are cursed?" she asked in a tremulous voice. Her face turned pale.

to

I

from her because we knew she wouldn't

a way to remove the curse soon, and so there was no need to worry her. That way, it didn't matter even if she knew about it later, since I would be fine by then and we just had to patiently explain everything to her. But,

my father stood up and broke the silence. "It's all my fault. I was the reason

mother turned around and glared at her

was impossible to hide the truth anymore, he smiled bitterly and told

because of my father's affair. Before I knew it, she slapped right across his

my father waved his hand,

slapped my father over and over again. "Have you forgotten your promise to me? You said whatever happened outside the imperial palace stayed out there. But look at what you have done! You not only had an affair but also got Rufus cursed. And worst of all, you've been hiding it from

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