Chapter 386 How Should Punishment Be Dealt?

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Peyton spoke softly. He got what he wanted in the end. From the moment the truth was revealed, he no longer intended to keep living. The only thing keeping him tethered was Isolde. Though he took his own life, he left in peace”

“Does the Valen family know?” Kolton asked.

“Not yet. I had Harlan keep it quiet for now”

Then inform Oliver first. He needs to be prepared. As for Isolde… though she always acted indifferent toward her father, and often claimed she resented him for the past, deep down, she had already forgiven him. She was just too stubborn to admit it.”

Patricia’s heart ached. “We must keep this from Natasha. If she finds out… it will be unbearable.”

Before Geoffrey’s death, there had been nothing but grievances against him–people called him foolish. blindly dutiful, and cold–hearted. He was a victim, yet he could not be absolved. He had failed to protect his wife. He had failed to protect his daughter.

But now that he was gone, those very people reconsidered.

Perhaps, all along. he had been the greatest victim.

He lost his beloved, he lost the chance to raise his daughter, and in the end, he carried the burden of everyone’s anger and blame..

A heavy sorrow blanketed the Sharp family.

Oliver, upon hearing the news, rushed to the Langley estate.

Harlan handed him two letters, his voice hoarse with grief. “We found these on his desk. One is for you, the other for Isolde.”

Oliver stared at the letters, the weight of finality crushing him. Their last conversation had unknowingly been their farewell.

Meanwhile, officials from the Ministry of Justice arrived. Under imperial orders, they were to conclude the investigation by dawn, reporting the truth to the King. Seeking assistance, they turned to Harlan and Oliver.

Finding the necessary witnesses was easy, but two of them were residing in Montlins Manor. They could not be questioned

Jessica and Wade ina was present. Without alarming her, Oliver rode through the night to retrieve

still recovering at the Sharp estate, was also available to testify.

still imprisoned, was interrogated.

the Ministry of Justice, entered the palace to present the findi

slammed his fist down, his voice thunderous. “A venomous, wicked woman! And I once granted her noble status? Issue the decree- strip her of all posthumous honors. From now on, she shall be remembered by the name she deserves—

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Should Punishment Be

Heath emered. “Your Majesty, the Queen Mother

paused. “At this hour?”

past midnight. Thelma usually retired much earlier.

waiting for

The

Palace, Thelma had prepared a

are you still awake? Is something troubling you?”

your soup. Thelma

Finished

eaten all night. The hot soup warmed him, and as the heat spread through his body, he removed

your mind?”

“So, have you gotten to the bottom of it?”

were concerned about this

was. So, what was the

woman was despicable.” The King’s voice darkened.

come to light, Thelma said

with him?”

studied her. “You have an opinion?”

been one to cause trouble. Don’t you

King admitted. “By all logic,

slightly. “By the way, after you left earlier, I sent word

yourself,” the King

eventually. After all, Ashley

had mentioned

of irrelevant people or matters. If she had brought

to bed,” Thelma said, dismissing

De

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