Chapter 133. Cancellation of Engagement

On the other hand, Fergus and Alexa had just arrived at their mansion.

"Alexa," Fergus called, making Alexa stop her steps from going up the stairs.

"What's wrong, Dad?" she asked.

"Come to my room."

They walked together towards Fergus's study.

"What did Daddy want to talk about?" asked Alexa as she entered the room.

"Sit down."

Alexa followed Fergus to sit on the couch and waited for Fergus to start talking.

"Alexa, your Uncle Benneit will be pronounced dead. We just have to wait for his body to be found. After that, even if there is no symbol of this family, we can still have all of Gonemanus' wealth. I think you should just cancel your wedding with Danial."

"W-what?" shrieked Alexa. "B-but why?"

"You see for yourself, not the current condition. He is paralyzed and has been declared permanently disabled. Daddy doesn't want you to spend time with a cripple like that. You are beautiful and of noble descent; Dad