The trap is woven

"Next could be you!" the words continued to rung in his ears as he looked at the face of his father. 

If only that man had given him all the responsibilities and authority. Then he would have told Leo his real place.

But everyone was convinced that he was not worth it.

His father always told him that he had to wait and train more. Well, he agreed that he did not know much but he could have advisors like other nobles who would have guided him when it comes to technical details. 

He was a wise person, so he would have made good decisions but his father never believed in him.

He took a deep breath and pinched the space between his brows. There was no sense in crying over the spilled milk. It would be better that he look for solutions.

"Ethan, you did not need to worry so much. I am always here with you." Hannah leaned on his shoulder and held his chest from her both hands when she stared warmly at him.