The Plan of the Terminally-Ill Wife's Divorce (Completed Main Story) - Chapter 74

“Lady Maud, your words are a bit harsh….”

“It’s you lot whose words are harsh. Just because Her Ladyship isn’t present, you’ve been treating her with utter disrespect.”

‘Has that woman gone mad all of a sudden!’

Why was this woman, who had always remained neutral, suddenly taking the Grand Duchess’s side and making such a fuss!

“So, now that the infamous bastard has returned, are you suddenly feeling anxious? Do you perhaps hope to curry favor with Her Ladyship at this late hour?”

Huh.

Everyone involuntarily drew in a sharp breath at Lady Gillette’s remark.

The bastard of House Maud. Lady Maud’s sorest point. A person no one ever dared mention in her presence.

And now, an enraged Lady Gillette had openly brought it up.

“After all, that bastard you trampled so thoroughly has returned, still clinging to life—so I do understand Lady Maud’s position. How terrifying it must be. That bastard seems to have some connection with Her Ladyship too. Who knows what secrets she might whisper about you?”

“Lady Gillette, you were right about one thing—but everything else was wrong.”

Lady Maud rose calmly and composedly from her seat.

“It’s true I grew anxious when that child returned, but that child is no bastard. He is my other son. Never again call him a bastard. Or else….”

Lady Maud leaned down, bringing her face close to Lady Gillette’s ear. Upon hearing her final whispered words, Lady Gillette sank to the floor, her face ashen.

“H-how could you possibly know that….”

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