At this moment, I realized that even with the hatred I have for Sofia, there is a reason to love seeing her around. "I think I have made the worst mistake of my life by allowing the woman with my child to leave. I can't even tell where she is," I spoke to my adviser.

"Your Majesty, I understand your pain. It has been about seven months since she left the kingdom, and you never bothered to know her whereabouts. Why now? Why do you think she would make you a better person or that her presence would bring companionship?" said the adviser.

With a furious look, I glared at...