{Ellie’s POV}
Despite the bombshell dad had just dropped, I tried my best to not show any reaction and stay calm since he looked like he still had a lot to say. So, I took a shaky deep breath and just…listen.
“Years after your mother ran away, she found out that her parents died by some attack. A loyal family servant spent his time looking for your mother, and when he did, he told her that someone was after their bloodline, so she must hide. That was why Emma never reclaimed her position as the new ruler—the Queen—of The Crest. She was even more determined to keep it that way when we had you. That was why The Crest had been silent after your grandparents died.”
I wanted to speak and say something, but I couldn’t even bring myself to open my mouth.
All long, I thought my mother was just
