This Marriage Must End in Tragedy (Completed Main Story) - Chapter 103

His son’s hands, once small and tender in childhood, were now much larger and rougher than Sophia’s.

When had the children, who used to fit snugly in her arms, grown so big? Sophia lifted the corners of her lips into a faint smile and opened her mouth.

“When you returned, I felt as if I owned everything in the world. Even now… if you think of me, I wish you’d turn a blind eye to the empire’s troubles.”

“…Mother.”

“But that’s not what you or your father would ever want, is it?”

Sophia raised her head to meet Derel’s eyes. Both her husband and son were soldiers to the bone. In this situation, retreating or fleeing would be a greater disgrace than death itself.

Her son was no longer a little boy seeking affection in her embrace. He had his own firm convictions, a path he wished to follow, and values in life he would never compromise.

Sophia had loved her husband—steady and unyielding like a tree—and had always hoped her children would grow into people like him. Now, it seemed that wish had already come true.

Therefore, Sophia simply couldn’t bring herself to stop Derel.

“Do what you believe is right.”

Sophia carefully embraced Derel. A wave of emotion surged up Derel’s throat, and he pulled his mother tightly into his arms.

“I’ll be back.”

“You absolutely must return home in good health.”

“Yes.”

Though he knew it might be a promise he couldn’t keep, Derel nodded, believing that this vow—to return safely—would somehow protect him.

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