Adrian P. O. V

“What point are you trying to make exactly?” Cassandra asked, breaking the awkward silence.

“These are the letters my husband had to write his entire life. Every apology, every explanation, and every compromise he made to protect the Devonsol family name. And even after becoming king, he still wasn’t spared from this embarrassment."

Cassandra shook her head, chuckling bitterly. “That isn't true. Leon wasn't like that… He wouldn't lower himself just to apologize for my mistakes."

Elara's face remained cold. “Then why don't you go ahead and read it yourself?"

Cassandra picked up a letter, opened it, and began to read.

“This… This can't be true,"...