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

estate, was also available to testify. The physician

swiftly. The testimonies aligned perfectly. Additionally, Matilda, still imprisoned, was

Ministry of Justice, entered the palace to present the findi

fury mounting with each word. Finally, he slammed his fist down, his voice thunderous. “A venomous, wicked woman! And I once granted

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Should Punishment

the

“At this hour?”

well past midnight. Thelma usually retired

waiting

carriage.” The King immediately rose.

had prepared a

awake? Is something troubling you?” the King

your soup. Thelma said

Finished

eaten all night. The hot soup warmed

is there something on your mind?” he asked

gotten to

concerned about this

what was

was despicable.” The King’s voice darkened. “She deserved far worse.”

glad the truth has come to light, Thelma

with him?”

“You have an opinion?”

to cause trouble. Don’t you think his

admitted. “By all logic, he should not have

after you left earlier, I sent word to Finnian. He will be arriving

have troubled yourself,” the King said.

eventually. After all, Ashley

had

or matters. If she had brought Ashley up twice in a

I am off to bed,”

De

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