For a moment, I thought I was in bliss if it weren't for Delta's ugliness with the baby boy in her arms, shattering my happiness. Delta looked at him tenderly, unlike Delta's eyes ever were, and then she smiled and said, "His name is Anthony."

Her smile faded, and with a mix of shyness and arrogance, she continued, "Your brother has assumed the throne. The ministers decided that the kingdom needs a new king after this unfortunate event so it can regain its vitality."

"I stood up to leave, as there was nothing important for me to hear, and whispered, "He deserves it." Delta got angry and shouted, as usual, "He's your father, Yuana! He remains your father no matter what he does." I continued on my way, but before opening the door, Delta whispered, "Kazu got married. His wife is already two months pregnant."

It was heavy news—not the marriage itself, but the speed of his marriage. But it's funny how I get angry like this while I sleep next to Achil every night. I also get angry at my father and, at the same time, know that it's the right choice. I no longer know myself and my desires, and I can't separate my life from myself.

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Delta left quickly, realizing that she couldn't confront a stubborn woman like me. Meanwhile, I drank tea in my palace garden with Tait and Laverna after bidding farewell to Delta. "I heard that your brother received the throne." Laverna quickly caught up with the news. "Yes, Delta says that the kingdom wants to recover." She laughed. "Do you believe that? It's obvious that the ministers want to install your brother so that the people stop waiting for your return." I knew that, but it pained me to admit it. My father didn't deceive me, but he deceived his people completely.

"I heard that your father can't believe the reality of his abdication. He always stands by your brother, competing with him for his seat. Your poor brother claims that there's nothing wrong with that and that he does it because he wants to guide him." I laughed sarcastically. Delta was definitely lying when she said she came back because she couldn't stand my presence.