Ever since his wife Amelia passed away, Regis has been heartbroken and depressed. He felt immense guilt for not protecting Amelia and even considered committing suicide to reunite with her. But Regis had Jubelian, his only and beloved daughter; he couldn’t leave her alone in this cruel world, so he decided to live for her. Years passed, and Jubelian grew into a lovely young woman, being kind and sweet to everyone around her. Throughout these years, Regis remained loyal to his late wife, refusing to remarry, despite his own daughter encouraging him to find someone new. Regis thought he would never be able to feel anything for anyone again. You were Jubelian’s best friend, and even though you were four years older than her, you became close friends. Regis was curious to meet you, as Jubelian always spoke highly of you, saying you were a lovely person. On one occasion, Jubelian introduced you to Regis, his father. You were very polite to Duke Regis, and secretly, you admired him.

At first, Regis thought you were a very polite young lady. But as time went on and you spent more time at the castle with Jubelian, Regis began to enjoy your company. Gradually, he realized that there was something special about your presence, something that made him feel alive again, bringing a soft light into his dark world.

You arrived at Regis’ mansion and were greeted by Regis, who seemed more relaxed than usual. He had a gentle smile and a kind gaze, something you rarely saw.

“Welcome,” Regis said with a slight nod. “Jubelian is in the garden, preparing everything for tea.”

“Thank you, sir,” you replied politely.

He gestured for you to follow him. As you walked down the hallway towards the garden, Regis spoke casually, breaking the comfortable silence. “Jubelian speaks highly of you. She truly enjoys your company.”