Nicholas sometimes felt sad for his mother. As he grew older and understood more about what happened between his parents, he could have more sympathy for both his mother and father. He could feel his mother's suffering, but at the same time, he also couldn't blame his father. Both just tried to do what was best in their condition.
It was not ideal but there was nothing they could do. The heart wants what it wants.
"Will you join us to attend the festival?" the queen asked Nicholas with a beaming face. "It will be fun."
"Yes, it will be fun," Sophie said. "The festival is one of my favorite days of the year. I can't wait to take the kids to experience it."
Nicholas looked at Sophie and her enthusiasm got to him. He nodded.
"We can go."