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.

hair and 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. Things will

kites together." Firman looked at me innocently, with hope for freedom in his

gaze. "Don't worry, honey. I'll make you a

up happily. "Thank you, Mom! I hope those kidnappers will be caught as soon

caught soon," I said softly, my voice thick

to announce that

his clothes. Then we headed to the study to meet the

forward to his classes each day. Although the tutor

was in class, I sat

I knew that his classes were over, so immediately approached the tutor

tutor was very discreet. He wouldn't tell me anything aside

tutor's tone was flat, and he was neither polite nor rude. He didn't treat me like I was the

but

answers out of him. But unexpectedly, when I asked for information, the tutor seemed annoyed. With a

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said coldly, "If you

to report you to the

Just thinking about Rufus scared me out of my

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