Chapter 267

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 rain