You Can't Catch the Wind (Completed Main Story) - Chapter 98

“How long has it been! I was worried we might never meet again!”

Had he perhaps taken acting lessons in the meantime? Viscount Aradis displayed the demeanor of a father who genuinely missed his daughter.

Moved by his earnest display, those siding with the Viscount sighed regretfully and glared at Ael and Calon.

Their gazes accused the two of having thrown Denetrum into utter chaos.

Encouraged by the support of his followers, Viscount Aradis continued speaking.

“To think you’ve spent your whole life resenting me like this… But of course, the real sinner is this father who never properly conveyed his feelings. Please believe me! I only ever worried about you. Everything I did came from wanting the best for you…”

Had he become so immersed in his own performance? Viscount Aradis adopted a theatrical tone, his voice trembling until he nearly choked back tears.

Though Ael found his display utterly ridiculous, those standing nearby seemed to think otherwise.

Not only did their glares toward Ael and Calon grow sharper, but some even followed Viscount Aradis’s lead and wiped away tears.

Ael felt nothing but disgust at the Viscount’s theatrics and reflected on his earlier words.

He claimed he’d acted out of a desire for her well-being.

‘So you still refuse to admit it.’

A bitter taste filled her mouth.

If he truly wanted what was best for her—if she’d really done something wrong—he would have explained what she’d done and why it was wrong before striking her.

‘But that never happened.’

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