Chapter 1032

Lucy spoke with Theodore for a long time, trying to convince him to meet their parents. After all, arriving at the castle but not greeting them would be disrespectful. However, Theodore firmly refused.

If he saw Arthur and Juliana, they would pressure him to marry Annabella, a woman he had no interest in. Annabella was arrogant and domineering, the type of person he would never consider marrying, especially since he already had someone he liked.

Knowing she could not change his mind, Lucy went alone to meet their parents. Following his request, she did not mention that Theodore was also in the castle.

Arthur and Juliana gave Lucy a simple reception and then arranged for the royal carriage to take her to see Charlotte. Lucy did not think much of it and got into the carriage without hesitation. After all, her parents would never harm her, right? Her parents, indeed, would not hurt her. As for others, that was uncertain.

Charlotte, after all, was just an adopted daughter and ha