Chapter 857 - Stale Bread And Wine (2/2)

Another thing that happened because of her father's inability to take care of the kingdom It hurt to know that she was so unaware before

Rowena smiled weakly "It's fine… people can be so obsessed with one thing and fail to see the bigger picture"

"Like wealth, prestige, and power for your people?"

"As"

"What?" Julian frowned a little "What else do sli nobles want other than money and power?"

"I believe s," Rowena said

"Oh really?" Julian snorted "Most people here in Almere could be content here with a roof over their head, but your people and especially the ones in the capital build palaces and mansions just to satisfy themselves"

"When you think about it, it's still the same Doesn't everyone want happiness and love? We all have our own s, but at the end of the day, the reason tends to be purely motivated by our own desire for happiness"

Julian scrunched up his nose "It's just that some people can only be happy with much more than necessary?"

"Yes And there are sodom in their hands but still be unhappy" Rowena smiled sadly

Rowena didn't knohat her father truly wanted, because as far as she knew, she see else that he wanted, didn't he?

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"That's one way of looking at things" Julian acknowledged thoughtfully "I… suppose, I've always seen your people in a bad light that I didn't realize that everyone just wants the sah is that some people continue to pursue happiness… even if it means at the expense of someone else" Rowena smiled bitterly "Even if others have to suffer as a consequence"

Julian was silent and watched her expression, before he finally said, "We can't keep everyone happy, Rowena I hope you understand that and don't feel too guilty about what you choose for yourself You just have to keep pushi+ng forward"

Roas sure that he noticed the tears in her eyes but chose not to say anything so she wouldn't feel embarrassed She broke the break into two and handed hiht But let's stop talking about this and start eating, okay?"

"Thanks and got that, I' doesn't suit hed He poured a little wine on his bread before he offered soe combination, Rowena accepted it and then took a bite The sweet flavor of wine really ot from the tavern to be extra delicious Rowena smiled and savored the taste

Julian also see his time with his food

Rowena cleared her throat and asked "How did you figure out that it was rinned

"What?" Rowena raised a brow She pursed her lips together and folded her hands "You can just tell ured it out"

Julian chuckled "Ah, you're really too serious I'lad to see that you've finally left that hell"

Rowena smiled a little and nodded "Yeah…"