Chapter 114: Unedited.

Chapter 114: Unedited.

Mirabel’s voice rose again, soft and pitiful to the ears of others, though dripping with venom beneath. "This chicken soup... it is also my way of apologizing, dear sister. I’ve been foolish. I wronged you before, tried to sully your name. But I’ve realized my mistake now. I only wish for forgiveness, for us to get along."

"I know, Ariana. Believe me, I know." Mirabel’s voice came out low, but there was a hard edge beneath it, her tone vibrating with suppressed rage. "The only reason I’ve been calm all this while is because of Mother. Mother needs Victoria’s blood soon, and for that reason alone, I’ve restrained myself. Otherwise, I would have eliminated her long ago without a second thought."

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