"I_ I_ I am an abandoned prince." He blurted the words out with his eyes closed.
"What?" She had no idea what he meant by that? What did abandoned Prince mean? Did it mean he was a prince but was kicked out? Why would any kingdom kick out a prince? "Lyle, please explain to me. I do not understand. Abandoned Prince? What does it mean?"
"Exactly what you are thinking." He finally opened his eyes.
"I was kicked out by my father."
"What? Why? What could a humble and honorable man like you have done to lose face in front of his father, to the point where he would have you thrown out of his kingdom?" She was baffled.
He took her hands and guided her to sit on a chair which she did and then he knelt down before her and kissed her hands that he held.
