Lucas gazed at Frederick in sheer disbelief. Only now did he understand why his father had abstained from intimate relationships for over 20 years.

Initially, he believed it was because his father had lost such desires after his mother's death or out of unwavering loyalty. However, he never expected the truth to be like this.

Vince's expression grew serious. All men had the same vulnerability, but he never anticipated that Frederick would go to such extreme lengths as to remove that area.

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