Despite having many heartfelt sentiments to express, Juliana still had some reservations.

Ultimately, it was Lucy who broke the awkward silence.

"Your Majesty, am I really your biological daughter? W-Why was I abandoned back then?" Lucy asked, prompting a mix of guilt and compassion to flood Juliana's face.

Lucy was stunned by the turn of events. She had intended to find something to talk about, but she somehow made things even more awkward.

However, she genuinely wanted to hear Juliana's explanation. How could the mighty king and queen of a country ever feel compelled to abandon their child out of necessity? Lucy could not bring herself to believe it.

"No, my Velda. You're so precious to me. How could I ever abandon you?" Juliana hurriedly explained, shaking her head. She then recounted the events of many years ago.

"It was partly my and your father's fault. Perhaps we've made too many enemies with our aggressive political methods.

"On the day you were born, the continuous rainy weather suddenly cleared up, which must have been a good omen. You were Charleston's little sunshine.

managed to sneak into my private hospital and switch you with another child.

didn't notice it at all. It's all our fault for letting you suffer, my

as she spoke. She was unable to continue, but Lucy could

swapped her might have found her to be a nuisance, yet for some reason, they

turns, she ended up in the care of Melanie and Zachary. She

don't cry. I don't blame you. Fate was playing tricks on us. You didn't do it on purpose." Lucy felt her

abandon her. They loved her very much. She had a family, and she

Juliana was stunned by

did you just call me?"

laughed and boldly called out again,

heard her clearly. She was not dreaming. Her daughter just called

her? Juliana could not contain her

my lost

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