Chapter 249 Total Destruction

In truth, the passing of Simon bore a visage of lamentable sorrow.

Kate’s fleeting glance was abruptly halted as a commanding hand covering her eyes, Eric’s frigid voice accompanying the gesture: “That suffices.”

The constable, having glimpsed Simon’s plight, abstained from further inspection. At Eric’s behest, he swiftly withdrew the white shroud.

Kate stood unmoving, yielding to Eric as he screened her vision and guided her from the mortuary.

Her heart beat with tranquil ease, touched by a vindictive satisfaction.

Simon… this agitator had at last met his reckoning!

As Kate beheld the woeful visage of Simon’s remains, no fear gripped her; instead, a strange blend of elation and faint remorse stirred within.

Elation, for the rogue Simon had met his end. Remorse, for his demise seemed too swift, too forgiving!

In comparison to the tragic fate of her former self, her kin, and Eric, Simon’s passing… was almost gentle, almost fleeting.

“Kate, are you well?”

Only upon their departure from the mortuary did Eric release his grip on Kate’s eyes, his countenance marked with concern.

up at Eric, suddenly pinching her own arm, a sharp exclamation escaping her lips as she murmured, “It stings. This is not

He frowned, swiftly lowering her hand, a blend of displeasure and concern in his voice, “Why do you

Eric tightly, her

lay

family’s and

her heart, memories of

holding Kate close.

Ouch, it did sting.

was not a

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her cool demeanor not

Kate harboured no affection for

she deemed his end too

Simon’s end, yet this… it is too forgiving! A wretch like him deserves the

resonated with cold resolve, eyes gleaming

dear, let him

gentle hand upon her back, his voice soft

“Mm.”

nodded firmly, her gaze brightening as she looked at Eric, “Ric, let us

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