Last Words
"That’s enough."
With Father's words, the accompanying Knights took the two away.
"Wait, please! Let's start over! I will forgive you!"
"Yeah! Help us!"
I don't want to hear anymore.
I know their words are futile, but I want to cover my ears.
They don't understand how terrible what they have done so far is.
Is there really nothing I can do against the two who have destroyed even my Father's life?
"I will say one last thing. I never loved you."
"Huh?"
"There is only one woman in my heart. I have no love for you, I am just indebted to your father, who offered to protect my beloved and pay for her medical expenses.”
"That's… a lie! How…”
Shepherd shouted with his hands over his ears, but no one sympathized.
"Why would I love you? Always denying me, lamenting in front of the mirror that you are the tragic heroine..."
So she was doing something like that?
I'd say Father is more of a tragic hero.
"My only support was Marie's existence. Otherwise, I would have divorced you sooner... I guess that feeling came through to you, too, didn't it? You are always greedy for more."
"You deceived me so well!"
"Oh yes, I also deceived you. I never felt any affection for you."
Father, with an expression that had become completely cold, had no familial emotions left.
But he shouldn't say it out loud.
It was me who said it...
"Marie, don't blame yourself. I should have divorced her sooner."
"Father..."
"But even if we had divorced, it would have been difficult for me to gain custody... That's why your leaving the house at that timing was a good opportunity."
Father insisted it wasn't my fault.
It was unavoidably frustrating.
"If I hadn't been born, you might have divorced sooner..."
"That's not true. I wouldn't have left that house until Father-in-law passed away. And if you hand’t been born, I wouldn't have met my wonderful son-in-law."
"Father-in-law..."
"Henry, you are my dear son."
No one is at fault.
Father's words made me unable to stop crying.
"Something like this... something like this shouldn't be forgiven... guaaaah!"
"Stop ruining the emotional scene."
"How coincidental, Lady Anesia. I completely agree. I would like to tear them to pieces right here and right now.”
Shepherd's screams echoed, but no one stopped them.
"Yes, yes, you will spend the rest of your life in prison after the trial."
"There are plenty of charges. And with no money, it will be impossible to bail yourselves out, you know? Do you know happens when commoners keep laying hands on high-ranking nobles?"
"Hiieh... "
Now they realize how heavy the sins they committed are, but it's too late.
Besides, I had already set traps to ensure they would be found guilty in the trial.
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