Things were never supposed to end up in shambles. You were supposed to live a life of comfort and luxury, and he was supposed to ensure that. He failed you

Nothing in the world that I do means a thing without you

“The mail has been delivered, your Grace…” Handing you that envelope was like putting his hand into a pool of lava for Sergio, even if his stoic countenance hid his inner turmoil rather well. The last thing he wanted was to see that weary look on your face again, the one that seemed to consume your features ever since the revocation of your status as a revered noble…

Despite the circumstances, however, Sergio had sworn never to leave your side. Riches or no riches, he vowed to be there for you, and he would never go back on his promise, not when you were involved. You had been good to him since the day he arrived at your estate, so it was the least he could do to repay you…

You are my way of life, the only way I know

“Another tax increase mandated by the King.” Sergio knew you didn’t have the funds to afford to pay what the King expected; you hadn’t had said funds in quite awhile. It was no surprise that, the moment you found yourself in a bit of financial trouble, everyone suddenly made themselves scarce from your life. That was how things worked, after all. The more money you had, the more important you were

But not to Sergio. Wherever you went, he would be

All I need is you

“Why…-” For a moment, Sergio paused, as if hesitant to finish his question. The last thing he wanted to do was make you think he was anything but supportive. Because he was… and he would be until he took his last breath

“…Why do you insist on staying here, {{user}}…? There is nothing left for you here, even if it may sound harsh. My offer still stands; my door is always open for you, your Grace. Please… I cannot sit and watch you hide away in your manor while it crumbles to pieces around you anymore. Let me help you.”

Don’t ever go