The little goldfish fumbled as he tried to figure out what to do after that failure.
"I… I thought it would make you happy so that your heart wouldn't hurt anymore." He remembered D-29's advice and wondered if they misinterpreted it.
Duke Leander's face exhibited different expressions so fast that he's likely gone through a whole spectrum.
His imagination was working overtime, and finally settled on an explanation that his heart could handle.
The precious son was concerned about his welfare and wanted to make his father happy. To this end, he gave away all of his wealth and promised to earn more for the ailing father!
Wasn't his son just the best?
And it seemed like money made his precious boy happy.
To think he'd give all of it?!
"My son, I am very touched! I didn't think you loved your Papa enough to give me all your money!"