"Thanks to his help."

Richard stared at the three without answering Harvey's question immediately. Was that the choice he had made? Sacrificing the little girl who did nothing to them to get Wilder back in the palace? 

Richard looked at Anne's daughter, who did not say anything. She had been quiet since he started talking, just like Harold too. 

Harold had actually seemed surprised when he realized Wilder and Anne's relationship ran deep. But Alicia hadn't been since she already knew about them; what she didn't know was whether or not Wilder had her in his heart for real. 

"Father..." Harvey called when his father still didn't answer but just looked at the golden pin in his hand. 

"I thought it was the best. For everybody." Richard finally answered while Harvey stared at him in disbelief and disappointment, but Alicia and Harold still kept their faces straight.