Chapter 33: Uncle Ronald claims the throne

Amidst the anguishing pain, Ben recalls that his uncle might be arriving at any moment and a terrible fight might ensue again, and so he seemed to make up his mind about something. I had spent some time with him already, and I could guess from his expressions that he was making some decisions.

“Mom, pick up some ash from here as a memory of dad, and I will drop you back to your place. The situation here is going to be tense, and so I recommend that you return to your place, as it is dangerous for you to stay back. I will bring you here once I acquire the throne after completing all the formalities here.”

“I am not going anywhere, Ben. I have decided that I will spend the rest of my life in this mansion. I want to repent for my mistake. I had been too rude to your father. I should have agreed to meet him once when he expressed his desire for the very first time. If I stay here, I will feel that he is around, and the feeling of his presence will make my life move. I don’t think I will b