the dad should've told ariana that he tried to visit her once but the mother didn't allowed it and he's constantly sending her letters T^T it should mend their relationship a little yk
He might feel like he’s making excuses. It can come off that way to Ari as well even if he doesn’t mean it to. Kind like “sorry I neglected you your whole life, but I did try and visit once and sent a bunch of letters…” Things like that need to be brought up at a natural time or else it will just come off wrong. That, and he feels like crap about this situation and may not feel like he deserves any of her forgiveness.
I dont think he deserve easy forgiveness. He could have at least seen her once. He could have ask for occasional meetings. He could just abruptly visit duchy to see her. Even he couldn't have done those? for God's sake he is the duke, he could have place a secret maid that checks on her wellbeing and reports to him. (Remember how ml did place his commander in just few days)










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