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Moments later, a figure stormed in and immediately slapped Lachlan hard across the face! “You idiot! I told you that woman was troublo, and now you finally believe me!”
Elizabeth was fuming and still unsatisfied; she swung her hand again for another stinging
“Yes, Mother, I understand. I deserve whatever punishment you give me.”
“Hmph! I don’t even want to dirty my hands on you!”
No matter how submissive Lachlan acted, Elizabeth wouldn’t cut him slack.
Instead, she gently took my hand and spoke kindly to me as wo stood to the side.
“Clarie, you’ve been wronged. You’ve been through so much lately.”
“It’s nothing, really.”
I smiled softly, feeling genuine affection and respect for her.
“I heard all about that woman. It makes my blood boil even now! Though things have
settled down, the damage is done and can’t be undone. I understand and support your wish for
separation.”
“Elizabeth.” I was touched by her words.
Elizabeth patted my hand and continued, “But while separation is acceptable, leaving this
house is not. You’ve done nothing wrong, so if anyone should go, it’s that ungrateful son of mine!”
“But…”
“No buts about it. That foolish boy has already discussed it with me. He plans to join the army and live a soldier’s life. And you will stay here in the estate to raise Christopher…
Elizabeth held my hand and spoke slowly.
“Claire, I don’t expect you to forgive him. If he dies on the battlefield, the entire Thorpe Estate will be yours. You’ll be free from all this trouble. Wouldn’t that be for the best?”
“Are yo
really joining the army?”
I turned to Lachlan, who nodded firmly.
“I made the mistake, so I should make amends. If I earn honor and recognition, it will bring glory to the Thorpe family. And if I die, I know you’ll take care of everything…
Lachlan’s eyes showed determination as he explained his plan.
I knew what he was really saying between the lines. If he returned with honor, he hoped… I
would forgive him.
But I said nothing.
Ultimately, I went to the city gates to see him off.
Promises meant nothing to me anymore.
Whether he lived or died, whether I forgave him or not, I’d take it one day at a time. Why worry about it now?
As Lachlan said, no matter what happened, I was now the head of Thorpe Estate.
With money, status, and a son, what more could I need for a happy life?
The End
The End
