Summary
Mikael, a ruler more isolated than any other, finds his only comfort in Leticia, the one person who truly understands him. For a decade, she serves as his interpreter, easing his profound solitude. When she announces her departure to begin a fresh life, he is consumed by despair. “Please don’t leave,” he begs. The hidden truth surfaces—his obscure way of speaking was a deliberate ploy to keep her close. “Why would you do this?” she asks, heartbroken. His reply is stark and honest: “I couldn’t bear to let you go.”