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

Wade in seeret. Marley, still recovering at the Sharp estate, was also available to testify. The physician

still imprisoned, was interrogated. Cross–referencing

the Ministry of

slammed his fist down, his voice thunderous. “A venomous, wicked woman! And I once granted

15-21 Inu,

386 How Should

the Queen Mother requests your

King paused. “At

past midnight. Thelma usually retired

has been waiting for

The King immediately

Thelma had prepared a

you still awake? Is something troubling you?” the King

Drink your soup. Thelma said warmly.

Finished

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

your mind?”

you gotten to the bottom

concerned about this

what

The King’s voice darkened.

has come to light, Thelma said calmly. “And Arthur? How do you plan to deal

with him?”

studied her. “You have

Arthur has never been one to cause trouble.

“By all logic, he should not

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

troubled yourself,” the King

should meet you eventually. After

had

never spoke of irrelevant people or matters. If she had brought Ashley up twice in a single

should go. I am off to bed,” Thelma said, dismissing

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