Chapter 211. Heartbreaking News

Ellie's POV

"And there is me. Another burden that my father has bestowed on you." I speak that out for him because he might be finding it hard to say. He perhaps does not want to slap it in my face that I am yet another burden on his loaded shoulder.

He shakes his head, chuckling at my statement off. "You are not really a burden to me in any way, and you know it. But your stepfamily is."

Jeez! The poor guy is swimming in this quagmire with me. Why did my father do this? Why entrust me and his empire to this guy? We should be named "the Miserables" for real. Now, on top of his overflowing cup, he also has to worry about those witches.

"I am sorry if my father laid a hefty burden on you, Damian. I honestly don't discern his actions at all, but I know he has a valid reason," I say. I may not understand this act of my father, but I know he is one man who doesn’t do things anyhow. He must have a valid reason for doing this. And I know he will tell