Relief
After that, the two were taken into custody and faced trial, inevitably receiving a guilty verdict.
My testimony of being physically attacked and subjected to verbal abuse at the villa became solid evidence, but that alone wasn't the only issue.
Past sins were also exposed.
I thought they might be past the statute of limitations, but it seems we just made it in time.
The fact that she killed my Grandfather in the past came to light. Despite already becoming a commoner, the additional crime of assaulting my Father increased the charges. She was found guilty not only of that, but also of even attempting to kill me.
"Marie, are you hurting…?"
"I'm fine."
Returning to the mansion, I received treatment for my wounds.
At that villa, I was assaulted and tormented by the two.
My body was covered in bruises, and there was blood, but the pain in my heart was greater than the injuries.
"Marie, don't blame yourself anymore. You haven't done anything wrong; in fact, you did a good thing."
What good thing did I do?
I brought my own mother and brother to ruin.
"You made up your mind to protect Father-in-law and us. Who can blame you for that?"
"No, I did something similar to that woman. And my body carries tainted blood..."
"Parents are irrelevant in this... if that's the case, are you going to denigrate your father?"
Denigrate my Father...
"Even if parents commit wrongdoings, there are children who stand firm. Parents don't matter... in the aristocratic society, there are many such individuals. Blood doesn't matter."
Henry's words always carry persuasiveness.
He cuts through my indecision and self-doubt.
He is the one who has always guided me and shown me the right path.
"You're not at fault... so it's okay."
Embraced by Henry, I finally felt forgiven for what I had done.
Afterward, I was exhausted from being on edge, and I developed a fever.
"Marie, I'm sorry."
"Mother..."
"I was too lenient. I should have settled things quicker."
Mother, who came to visit me worried about my fever, wore an apologetic expression.
"I was planning to carry out what you were trying to do."
"Sigh~ why did it end up like this."
Henry, with a headache, smiled.
"Those two won't be able to lead a decent life anymore, so rest assured."
"What did you do?"
"Hehe, that's a secret."
Feeling that I shouldn't know more, I fell asleep without asking any further questions.
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