I Became The Sword Of The Sword-Obsessed Male Lead (18 Chapters Left to Complete) - Chapter 136

Joanna’s story wasn’t long. To me, who already knew what she’d done, it wasn’t particularly surprising.

Even while sobbing, she confessed everything and looked up at my calm face to apologize.

“I’m sorry. I was blinded by money and terrified of the mistress’s punishment, so I did something terrible. I knew it was wrong, but only now that I’m here do I truly regret it all.”

I stared silently at Joanna, tears streaming down her cheeks. Her apology didn’t feel insincere.

Moreover, even knowing the full truth myself, I could tell she was speaking only facts.

“I was the one who told your friend to lure you here. Of course, it was the mistress’s order, but I went along with it too.”

“I already know. Mari told me everything.”

“She tried to hold out until the very end. But when they threatened her youngest sibling’s medicine, she had no choice.”

“I know that too.”

At my reply, Joanna nodded slowly and hastily wiped her tear-streaked face with her sleeve.

Though she looked pitiful, it wasn’t entirely endearing.

I understood that everyone had their own circumstances, but whether I accepted that was entirely my own choice.

Thinking of the pain and anxiety Mari and I endured because of Joanna made me angry, yet she had admitted her guilt.

That alone brought me some comfort.

By repenting for her wrongs, Joanna had caused Leriana to lose yet another ally.

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