CHAPTER 91 (1) - There is No Forgiveness

"…"

Petronilla thought an answer would come right away, but surprisingly, Duchess Efreni kept her mouth shut. Petronilla did not think that love was her reason for doing so. Petronilla filled the silence. "Since it is not true, you will just need to reveal the truth in front of everyone someday, Duchess. Do not worry."

"… Who in the world spread such a rumor? Is this not a sinful crime?"

"Duchess, please calm down." Petronilla knew the very person who had spread the rumors, of course. "Is this not the very nature of society? Even groundless gossip is discussed as if it was the truth."

"…"

"Please do not worry too much. It will fade away soon."