Chapter 3

Since that confrontation at the palace, the marriage scandal between the Sinclair family and the Ashford family became a taboo topic in Portiz.

People knew my father was furious and rejected the king.

The Ashford family knew they were in the wrong and stayed shut up, never sending anyone over.

Since then, Henry disappeared completely. People said his father locked him at home to think over what he'd done.

The streets outside were peaceful again, and my life seemed to get back on track.

I had breakfast with my father every morning, then went to the study to help him…