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Yk, if he couldn't protect her then, what gives him the confidence that he can now? That red head snake literally lives with him? She will be in more danger in the palace than in the grand Duke's house.
First get rid of your 'empress'. She's a f*cking murderer! And deal with your daughter...ykw? It seems too much work. You can't do it! It'll be unfair for the azela too... she's still your daughter. Unwanted or whatever doesn't change the truth.
Let shuelina stay with the duke. She's a lot better there than in the palace.