Chapter 1034

That night, Lucy and Matthew did not plan on returning home, and Theodore also stayed at the castle, confident that the culprit would eventually be found.

Later in the evening, Juliana visited Lucy’s room alone. Feeling guilty toward her daughter, she wanted to say a few words to make amends.

Juliana had also realized that she had been too partial toward Charlotte and had neglected Lucy.

She was not wearing her queenly attire, just a simple outfit, as she hurried over.

Lucy sat alone on the bed, seemingly deep in thought. She did not speak, gazing out the window at the bright lights and bustling city below. It was a lively scene, but it felt as if it had nothing to do with her.

Sometimes, Lucy envied Charlotte. Even though Charlotte was not Juliana's biological daughter, she had received more love than Lucy herself.

It was as if Lucy were the adopted one, coming back only to intrude on others' lives.

While she was lost in thought, there was a sudden knock on the do