Angry and depressed, the little Duke of Treville hurried through his house, his footsteps so loud that all those he met along the way were alarmed by his agitation.

Ignoring the feelings of others, the middle-aged man walked to the door of his daughter's room, and then knocked heavily on the door.

Since returning to her home that night, she has rarely gone out, and even often stays among herself to avoid people.

Because he understands his daughter's feelings, the father is not particularly embarrassed for his daughter and resigns himself to her state, however, this approach has finally come to an end, and he has been forced into a corner and must solve the problem.

"Charlotte, are you there? Come out, I've got something to look for you. ”

There was no echo inside.

"All right, son, I know you're not feeling well, but now it's ......urgent," after trying to suppress his anxiety, the father knocked on the door again, "there is something very important today—Marshal Tréville has come to visit our house, and you must come with me to meet him." ”

As he spoke, the knock became heavier and heavier, and his father's anxious mood was fully transmitted to the room with this rapid knock.

However, there was no response.

The middle-aged man frowned.

He can no longer tolerate his daughter's willfulness, even if there is a reason for this willfulness.

"Alright...... Charlotte, stop making trouble! Listen, Dad has told you so many times lately, why are you still angry? This cousin of yours hasn't set foot in our house for decades, but when he comes to our house today, you want to avoid it, is this like a word? Whatever else you have on your mind now, at least, I command you to have a warm reception for him, understand?! ”

The father's shouts still did not provoke any reaction, as if a heavy punch had been hit on the soft sponge, and did not provoke any reaction.

That's enough......

Little Duke Treville frowned, and his expression became solemn.

He waved his hand, intending to order the servant to force the door open.

"Bang!" There was a loud tremor, and the entire floor seemed to shake.

Finally, the door was finally slammed open.

Still frowning, the middle-aged man first made a gesture for the servant to stay outside, and then walked in step by step.

Then he found Charlotte lying motionless on the bed, her head buried deep in the pillow, as if she were sleeping.

But after such a big movement, how can you still be asleep?

Hey, why bother...... This father had to sigh in his heart.

"Son, why don't you answer Daddy's words? What are you doing? Because of the pity in his heart, his voice unconsciously became much softer. Didn't you hear Daddy calling you all the time? ”

Then he walked up to his daughter and gently stroked her hair. "Hey...... You've been like this lately, which really makes Dad feel distressed. ”

Charlotte remained motionless on the bed, and it was only after a long time that a muffled echo showed that she was still awake.

"I heard you, Dad, don't be so anxious." Because of Charlotte's posture, her originally crisp voice now became a little muffled and weird, "Okay, I'm not feeling well now, you can be considerate and considerate of me......"

"Hey, I'm sorry, I can't understand you today." The middle-aged man smiled bitterly, "You don't know, what did that old man say to me just now, and he almost beat me!" If you don't meet people today, I'm afraid you'll be in trouble. Don't forget, sooner or later you have to marry someone else, and if you offend the old man now, how will you live in the future? ”

"Is he here too?" Charlotte asked suddenly.

"Yes, he's here too." The father nodded, "Charlotte, listen to my advice, don't be angry anymore, some mistakes are always made by young people, and we need to be tolerant sometimes...... You're all about to get married, so what's the point of continuing to be so angry? ”

As if touched by something, Charlotte suddenly raised her head and glared at her father.

"Didn't I already say it all? Now the marriage contract has been dissolved! Without! She shouted, "I...... I will never marry into their family again! ”

Although the little Duke of Trevill was stunned for a moment by his daughter's sudden outburst, he soon regained his composure, and then smiled bitterly.

"Son, I've told you this many times, right? At this point, it's not like you can cancel it if you say it's canceled, okay, don't be willful, come with me quickly. ”

Father's words made Charlotte's already gloomy expression even more gloomy.

"Are you going to abandon me, Daddy?" She looked at her father, almost as if questioning, "Do you really bear it?" ”

Because of the recent bad mood, and the fact that she has not been carefully groomed on weekdays, Charlotte's appearance now looks much haggard, her golden hair is scattered and her face is terrifyingly pale. Maybe it's because she's cried a lot lately, her eyes are a little puffy, her blue pupils have lost their former brilliance, and her voice is a little hoarse.

"How can this be said to be abandoned?" The father frowned a little displeased, "Didn't you fall in love with that kid at first, shouting that you wanted to marry him?" Now that it's come to this point, you're accusing your father of persecuting you? Charlotte, even if Dad has always spoiled you, you should reason with Daddy, right? ”

"That's right, that's right...... It's me who went mad......" Charlotte muttered to herself, tears streaming back into her eyes, "Well, I'm now sober and ready to make amends...... Isn't that okay? ”

"Of course not, this kind of thing is not a child's nonsense, how can it be canceled." The father rejected Charlotte's request, and then, his tone couldn't help but become a little reproachful, "Cheer up, boy, you should face it, a Trever shouldn't be so weak." ”

"Weakness...... yes, it's weak enough. Charlotte burst into tears and smiled bitterly again, "I understand what you mean, that's right, I used my stupidity to build a cage for myself that I can't escape, and now I can't get out of it, I can only muster up the courage to face a lifetime of torture, right?" ”

"You don't have to say it so strictly...... the middle-aged man hurriedly comforted, "No matter how you look at it, you have found yourself a husband who everyone will envy, I think your friends will envy your eyes." ”

"Yes, everyone admired him for his ability to climb to high positions, and I was once fascinated by his ambition and ability...... But......" Charlotte's face instantly became gloomy, "but I didn't see through it, he never loved me at all, and he never took me to heart!" So, what's the point of everyone envy me? ”

"That's too much, kid, don't be so pessimistic." Little Duke Treville patted his daughter's face, "If I hadn't taken you to heart, Charles wouldn't have been so anxious lately, I can see that he wants to beg for your forgiveness, and he really wants to be united with you." ”

"No, I'll never believe that nonsense anymore, he must be just performing! He has been deceiving me for many years, and now he wants to lie to me again! Charlotte seemed to be angry, but in fact the pain was overflowing, "I'm not going to be fooled again!" He can fool whoever he likes, and I don't want to see him again anyway! ”

"You're too pessimistic, it's not that bad."

"It already sucks...... The qiē I paid in exchange for only deception, and the qiē I fantasized about turned out to be a castle in the air...... After such a blow, I ...... How could I not be heartbroken? Charlotte's tears finally flowed, and she almost sobbed and said the following words, "I finally understand now, loving someone is equivalent to consuming half of one's life, turning oneself into a pathetic servant who can only be trampled on!" I've had enough...... Dad, I don't want to go through this kind of pain anymore, and I don't want to do such stupid things anymore. ”

"But you're still miserable, kid." The little Duke of Trevill looked at his daughter with some sorrow, "Is it possible to break off with their family and make you feel comfortable?" ”

"It's better than being deceived all the time." Charlotte reluctantly replied.

"Ah......," my father sighed. No, Charlotte, it's really not good, you have to come with me today, go to the old man's house to make it clear, talk to Charles by the way, and get back together. ”

"No...... No! Charlotte immediately replied categorically, "Dad, you know my character, so please don't force me anymore, okay?" ”

"Actually, you're scared, aren't you?" The father asked rhetorically, "Are you afraid that after you meet, you will relent, and then choose to forgive?" Don't contradict me, I'm your father and I know you. ”

Charlotte was speechless, because her father's words were so true.

"If you know, then why are you forcing me? Don't...... Do you have to see me make my mistake again and continue to indulge in the venom of lies? ”

"Well, kid, we don't have to have such a pointless argument anymore." Perhaps because of his determination, the middle-aged man's expression became unquestionable, "If you boast that you can control your own destiny, then you should show the courage to prove it, if you don't even have the courage to refuse others in person, then ...... What other qualifications do you have to ask for freedom before me? You are my only daughter, and I am willing to help you as much as I can, but ...... First of all, you have to show that you can have the ability to accept help, okay? ”

Her father's words confused Charlotte.

"You mean...... As long as I resolutely reject the pair of grandparents and grandchildren in person, you ...... Will you support my decision and stop persecuting me? Father? ”

"You have to be able to do that first." The little Duke of Trevil replied with a straight face.

He was noncommittal about his daughter's expectations, but he knew in his heart that it was just a deception - and he had no other choice now. Withstanding the pressure of his father and uncle to cancel the marriage contract, this is something he can't do at all.

Charlotte looked at her father intently, not speaking.

"Alright, let's go, kid." Little Duke Treville held out his hand, "We've been here long enough, don't let the old man wait." ”

His hand grabbed Charlotte's arm and tugged lightly.

Just as he was about to force his daughter out with force, Charlotte, who had been silent, finally spoke.

"Okay, Dad...... Since you say so, then I ...... Then I'm going to show my determination, you're right, I really should face myself. ”

After saying that, she also stretched out her hand, and then hugged her father.

Did she genuinely believe this, or was she just giving herself a reason? Looking at his daughter, such a question suddenly flashed in the middle-aged man's heart.

Perhaps, from the very beginning, she was waiting for something, although she was not self-conscious.

Forget it, there's no point in pursuing this anymore.

"Listen, son, I don't care how much you are angry with him, but I don't allow you to show any disrespect to my uncle, nor do I want you to be angry with him, because he is our elder - this is my right as a father, and I think I have it." He stared at his daughter solemnly, "No matter what the outcome, we shouldn't lose our dignity, are you right?" ”

"You're right, I understand." Charlotte nodded slightly, "I won't yell at the old man, don't worry." ”

"That's good."

The little Duke of Trevill, who had finally completed the task, breathed a sigh of relief in his heart.

Next, it's time to look at their tables......

"Let's go."

……………………

With the same heavy heart, the father and daughter walked briskly towards the reception room.

After returning to the reception room, the middle-aged man, who had planned to say a few witticisms to ease the scene, suddenly became speechless.

Because he found that his father, who was bedridden at home because of a long illness, actually appeared in front of his eyes.

The Duke had not spoken, he was lying on the bench, looking at the father and daughter with his own cold gaze.

His years of accumulation of power made the middle-aged man panic, and even his breathing became short.

"Dad, why are you here too?" Little Duke Treville hurriedly asked.

It should have been brought over by his younger brother just now, hey, it's really amazing, while he wasn't there, he actually went to drag his father over......

Thinking of this, the middle-aged man glanced at his uncle and saw that the old man was standing beside his brother with a stern face, and even Charles was silently standing on the other side of the duke.

It seems that they should have reached some tacit understanding just now. Looking at the relaxed expressions of the two people, the middle-aged man thought to himself.

That's fine, at least you don't have to force your daughter yourself...... The little Duke of Trevill sighed inwardly.

"Why didn't I know about this until today?" The duke did not answer his son's question, but frowned and questioned his son, "Do you really think that I am dying, so you can do whatever you want?" ”

Although the old man's tone was a little lacking in breath because of his serious illness, it sounded like thunder to his son.

"Not so, Daddy!" Little Duke Treville hurriedly defended, "I'm just afraid that you'll be in a bad mood after hearing this...... There's absolutely no disrespect for you! ”

"You're just going to make me die faster." The Duke frowned slightly, "Okay, I don't want to listen to your arguments anymore, there is no point in it now." ”

Then, he turned his gaze to Charlotte, who was next to his son.

"Charlotte, kid...... Come here. The duke's tone was much soothed, "Come to Grandpa, let him take a good look at you." ”

Charlotte hesitated for a moment, but finally complied with her grandfather's request, so she let go of her father's hand and walked all the way to his grandfather.

I was ready to say it, but now I can't say it at all.

Charles, who was next to her, had been looking at her eagerly, but she didn't realize it, as if she hadn't seen Charles at all.

Grandpa raised his hand tremblingly, and Charlotte hurriedly reached out to help.

"Ahh Suddenly, she let out a low cry of rage.

Because, her hand was forcibly held by Charles who suddenly came over.

"I won't let you run anymore!" R1152