Lucy's POV:

Ever since Arron's kidnapping, Rufus had kept me locked up in the palace. Even Firman wasn't allowed to step foot outside.

But every day, a tutor would come to give Firman lessons.

As for Rosa, I didn't know what Rufus would do to her. I hadn't heard any news about her ever since the kidnapping.

During this period of time, I was like a frightened, caged bird. I was restless every day and could hardly sleep at night. Every time I'd manage to drift off, I'd have nightmares of drowning or Firman being killed.

I had been doing everything in my power to get information from outside, but Rufus seemed to have removed my people from office one by one.

Only me and Firman remained in this palace. We were alone and isolated from the outside world.

Even a child as young as Firman could tell that something was wrong. He grew more uneasy with each day that passed, and he always wanted me to hug him.

I felt terrible. I was the one who got my dear Firman into trouble. If it weren't for me, he wouldn't be in this miserable situation.

"Mom, can't we leave this place someday? What's going on? There are many guards outside," Firman mused curiously, poking his head out the window.

explained, "Don't be afraid. It's just a routine patrol. Recently, there has been a lot of kidnappings in the city, so you're not allowed to go out.

have a good friend in kindergarten. We were supposed to fly kites together." Firman looked at me innocently, with hope for freedom in his doe

guilty that I couldn't meet his expectant gaze. "Don't worry, honey. I'll make you

Mom! I hope those kidnappers will be caught as soon as possible

They'll be caught soon," I said softly, my

then, a guard came to announce that the

of Firman and tidied up his

his classes each day. Although the tutor Rufus had sent was very serious,

I sat and waited in the

classes were over, so immediately approached the tutor

very discreet. He wouldn't tell me anything aside from Firman's progress in

he was neither polite nor rude. He didn't treat me like I was

had no choice but

when I asked for information, the

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coldly, "If you

have to report you to the

shut up. Just thinking about Rufus scared

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