I Have A Terminally Ill Duke As My Husband (1 Chapters Left to Complete) - Chapter 96

“Of course, she’s my child—shouldn’t I love her? My wife may be quiet and seldom smile, as you, Viscountess, say, but that doesn’t mean she’s done anything wrong. If one only raises children they personally like, does that mean they should abandon all the others they don’t like?”

Luan looked at Penelope as if her words were absurd, prompting Lucianne to step forward.

“Your Grace, Mer has done many bad things—she stole my belongings and lied constantly. Despite us covering up all those misdeeds for her, in the end…”

Seeing Lucianne sob as if she were the victim, Luan spoke with evident disbelief.

“Viscountess, since meeting you and my wife, I’ve seen you lie countless times—but I’ve never once seen my wife tell a lie. And right now, it certainly seems like you’re lying again.”

At Luan’s words, Lucianne burst into louder sobs and cried out,

“That’s exactly why you’re being deceived, Your Grace! That child always draws everyone’s attention like this! At the last banquet, Mer deliberately provoked me so you’d see her as a pitiful child. I deeply regret it—I realize now how she tricked me!”

Luan, watching Lucianne slander Mercian without the slightest self-awareness, silently glared at her, wanting nothing more than to tear her mouth apart on the spot.

“You people truly have no sense. Showing mercy to people like you is pointless—you wouldn’t even recognize mercy if it was given to you. First, I’ll reclaim everything you took. Everyone, search this entire house and bring back every single item you brought here!”

“Yes, Master!”

At Luan’s command, the servants scattered into the Viscount’s residence and began carrying items out.

From Lucianne’s room, they brought the dress Mercian had given her, the dress and accessories brought during the initial marriage discussion, and more—all retrieved swiftly and precisely as if they’d known exactly where everything was, laying it all before Luan.

Th—this can’t be happening!

These are all mine—why are they taking everything?

Watching more of her belongings emerge from her room, Lucianne shouted at Luan,

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