Family Forth

Before Joaquim could say anything to interrupt the jabs, his father appeared. He wore a large red cloak as always, embroidered with golden threads of gold.

When he appeared, everyone became serious. Lord Sirio looked at his children and the young ladies around, noticing the tense atmosphere. However, he did nothing. He always paid more attention to his eldest son and turned a blind eye when he misbehaved.

Nothing changed even after they had grown up, which deeply saddened Joaquim. He always tried to prove his worth to his father, but being the second son, he would never have a chance against the eldest heir.

"Dear father... It's...