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.
imprisoned, was
Golden, the head of the Ministry of Justice, entered the palace to
he 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
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How Should Punishment
the Queen Mother requests your
paused. “At
past midnight. Thelma
waiting for you.”
The King immediately rose.
had prepared a
are you still awake? Is something
your soup. Thelma
Finished
soup warmed him,
there something on your mind?” he asked after finishing.
“So, have you gotten to the bottom of
were concerned about this
So, what was the
voice darkened. “She deserved far worse.”
has come to light, Thelma said calmly. “And Arthur? How do you
with him?”
studied her. “You have
simply find it strange. Arthur has never been one to cause
the King admitted. “By all logic, he
I sent word to Finnian. He
have troubled yourself,” the
you eventually. After all, Ashley
had mentioned
or matters. If she had brought Ashley up twice in a single day, it meant she had
should go. I am off to bed,” Thelma said, dismissing him.
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