Chapter 4

"Lior, I know Serene's condition better than anyone," Cecilia said dismissively, giving Lior a scornful look. "Whether she can bear children is one thing. Even if she gets pregnant, she'll only produce a red-tailed merbaby." King Rylan, valuing heirs above all, didn't rebuke Cecilia. He chuckled lightly and dismissed us. Lior, unwilling to let me suffer this insult, retorted coldly, "Cecilia, mind your words!" Cecilia wasn't intimidated. She smirked triumphantly. "What did I say that was wrong?...