Spin-off Chapter 19
Salvation
- Carlisle’s Side -
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‘In this secluded space where trust was a rare commodity, there was only you. You, my sole light, my one and only savior. You're forever immeasurable.’
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Empress Etienne, Carlisle’s mother, was the woman Emperor Claudis loved endlessly.
Their first encounter was like a fairytale - a fateful meeting at a ball, a marriage stubbornly pursued despite the disapproval of those around them.
Everything was perfect; everyone thought it couldn't be more perfect.
But then came the discovery of Prince Frederick's rare disease.
It was only natural for Carlisle to know he was born as a spare from the start. And because of that spare, the Emperor lost his beloved Empress.
It wasn't Carlisle's fault, but everyone treated him as if he were to blame.
The Emperor's open coldness and the disdain of the vassals around him.
Above all, the way everyone looked at him made it seem like they were reminded of someone else.
