656 655. A Diary Of Emotions

Sylvester quickly tried to do some damage control. "I meant that as a fellow human being, not as your son, Mum. I learned her story—she was brought up since childhood to be Rathagun's queen and bear him children, the future of Alfia. But over the years, Rathagun has only looked at her scornfully, ignored her, doubted her love, and refused to touch her, allowing rumors to foster in Alfia that she's the thorn at Rathagun's side—a woman who can't bear children."

Xavia sighed and resumed massaging Sylvester's head, "I think… I can understand her feelings to a degree. She tried to kill me once, but I think if I were in her place and had the power, I'd have tried it too."

Sylvester chortled, "Mum, you think twice before even killing an insect." 

"Well, all lives are created by Solis, aren't they? So they deserve respect from us—even an insect," Xavia proudly replied, adhering to the teachings of the church.