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

all look so alike, so we didn't notice it at all. It's all our fault

was choked with tears as she spoke. She was unable to

be a nuisance,

the care of Melanie and

"Mom, please don't cry. I don't blame you. Fate was playing tricks on us. You didn't do it on purpose." Lucy felt her chest tighten as she saw how concerned

her very much. She had a family, and she was

softly, but Juliana was stunned by her

call me?"

boldly called out

clearly. She was not dreaming. Her daughter just

accepted her?

my daughter, my lost treasure. My Velda, you're

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