Envy For Father's Affection

As the groom and bride took their wedding vows, Seren could not help but glance at Queen Niobe and Queen Julien. 

The Queen of Griven was a sweet woman, a motherly figure who could smile easily, and at this moment, it was not surprising to see her overwhelmed with emotions. From where Seren was seated, she could see the warmth in her eyes as she stared at her daughter-in-law. It was the same look she had for her real daughter, Duchess Alvera Wimark.

What truly surprised her was the expression on Queen Niobe's face.

'She is…crying?'

It was not crying per se, but Seren could see a tear escape the normally cold-faced woman's eye. Her love for her daughter was apparent in the way she softly gazed at her. 

Seren was tempted to look at King Armen's face, wondering if he too wore a soft expression as he looked at his beloved daughter, but for some unknown reason, Seren chose to lower her head and stare at the marble floor.