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But just then, the midwife's footsteps halted. Her lips trembled as she let out a piercing scream, then collapsed to the ground, lifeless.
Qin Si's eyes widened in disbelief as she watched the scene unfold before her. Leonard's face turned ashen; he never expected things would escalate to this point. The room was suffused with the scent of death, making it hard to breathe.
Qin Si took a deep breath, striving to calm herself. She knew this was not the time for sorrow; there were more important matters at hand. She turned to Aelia, her voice trembling slightly. "My lady, there is something… I must tell you."
Aelia leaned weakly against the headboard, her face pale. The agony of childbirth had drained all her strength, yet she forced herself to focus on Qin Si. "What is it?"
Qin Si hesitated for a moment, then took a deep breath and spoke quickly. "The Lord of the Fortress… he… he has someone else outside."
The words detonated in the room like a bomb. Aelia felt her heart plummet, as if it had fallen into an abyss. She stared at Qin Si in disbelief, trying to confirm whether she had misheard.
"What did you say?" Aelia's voice trembled, nearly inaudible.
Qin Si's eyes reddened; she lowered her head, unable to meet Aelia's gaze. "My lady, it's true. The Lord of the Fortress… he has a woman outside and a child..."
Aelia felt her world crumbling around her. For so many years, she had believed she possessed a happy family and a husband who loved her deeply. She had given everything for him—bearing children and managing their household. But now, she discovered that it had all been a lie.
Tears streamed down her face like a flood breaking through a dam; Aelia covered her face and wept uncontrollably. She felt her heart shatter into pieces, the pain so intense it was hard to breathe. She had once loved Leonard so much, but now she hated him—hated his betrayal and his deceit.
Luna sensed her mother's anguish and curled up in Aelia's arms, comforting her in a baby voice. "Mommy, don't cry... Luna... Luna will protect you..."
Aelia held Luna tightly as tears continued to flow. Looking at her understanding daughter brought her some solace. She knew she could not fall apart; she still had children to care for.
At that moment, her elder brother, Second Brother, and Brother San rushed in upon hearing the news. Seeing their mother in such pain ignited their righteous fury.
“Damn it, Leonard!” The eldest brother slammed his fist on the table, causing a loud bang that made the teacups jump.
The pain from the Magic Backlash made his face even paler, but he didn’t care at all. “I’m going to settle this with him right now!”
The Second Brother, usually gentle and refined, was now filled with rage. “Mother sacrificed everything for him, and he treats her like this! I will never let him get away with it!” He had been betrayed by a close friend before, and the heart-wrenching pain made him detest betrayal deeply.
Brother San, who often acted carefree, wore a serious expression at that moment. “Mother, don’t worry. We will definitely avenge you!” He clenched his fists, anger flickering in his eyes.
The room was thick with tension, each person engulfed in their own fury and sorrow.
Suddenly, hurried footsteps echoed from outside the door as a Knight rushed in, flustered. “Lord of the Fortress… the Lord of the Fortress has returned…”
The atmosphere in the room instantly froze.
Aelia looked up sharply, her tear-streaked face revealing a glimmer of determination. She tightly embraced Luna and whispered in a voice only she could hear, “Luna, don’t be afraid… Mommy will protect you…”
The eldest brother, Second Brother, and Brother San all stood up, their gazes fixed resolutely on the door. They knew a storm was about to break…
The Knight’s voice trembled as he spoke again, “Lord of the Fortress… he… he…” The Knight’s words trailed off as he saw Leonard standing in the doorway, his expression dark and foreboding.
Leonard stood at the entrance, his gloomy gaze sweeping over everyone in the room before finally landing on Aelia’s tear-stained face. He hadn’t expected things to unravel so quickly; Qin Si had dared to betray him!
A surge of anger burned within him, but he took a deep breath, forcing himself to suppress it and manage a stiff smile. “Aelia, are you… alright?”
Aelia remained silent, holding Luna tightly while coldly staring at Leonard with eyes that seemed capable of piercing him through.
The silence in the room was terrifying; only Luna’s faint breathing could be heard. This quiet was more unsettling for Leonard than any accusation could ever be.
He licked his cracked lips and attempted to explain, “I… I just finished some official business…”
“Official business?” The eldest brother scoffed, interrupting Leonard. “What kind of business requires you to be out so late? Were you busy with your ‘Concubine’ and ‘illegitimate child’?” His tone dripped with mockery; each word felt like a dagger stabbing into Leonard’s heart.
Leonard’s face turned ashen in an instant as he shot a furious glare at his brother and gritted his teeth. “What nonsense are you talking about?”
“Nonsense?” The eldest brother laughed bitterly in anger. “Do you dare say you haven’t been keeping women and children outside? Can you swear that to Mother?”
Leonard’s Adam's apple bobbed up and down, but he remained silent. He couldn’t bring himself to continue deceiving Aelia at this moment when the lie was being exposed.
His silence undoubtedly confirmed his brother’s accusations.
The atmosphere in the room grew even heavier; it felt as if the air had solidified, making it hard to breathe.
Aelia remained silent, but she held Luna tighter, her knuckles turning white.
Lucius stood in the corner, watching everything with cold eyes. He did not want to offend Father, nor did he wish to lose Mother's support. At that moment, he felt like a small blade of grass caught between two massive stones, torn between conflicting forces.
He secretly observed Father and Mother, calculating how to navigate this sudden storm. Luna nestled in Mother's embrace, feeling the tremors of her body. She reached out her small hand and gently stroked Mother's Luna, comforting her in a baby voice, "Mommy, don’t cry… Luna… Luna is here…"
Aelia looked down at her daughter in her arms. The clear concern and love in Luna's eyes brought a flicker of warmth to her cold heart. She took a deep breath, striving to control her emotions; she could not falter—she had a child to protect.
Leonard watched Aelia, a complex mix of emotions surging within him. Did he love Aelia? Perhaps he once did, but now that love had been eroded by time and betrayal. What mattered more to him was his power and status; he could not afford to lose his position as Lord of the Glorious Demon Fortress.
"Aelia, let me explain..." Leonard spoke again, attempting to salvage the situation.
"No need for explanations," Aelia interrupted him, her tone icy. "I don't want to hear it."
Leonard wanted to say more but was cut off by his older brother. "You should leave; you are not welcome here."
Leonard's face shifted from pale to flushed with anger as he shot his brother a glare. Ultimately, he said nothing and turned to leave the room. His back appeared somewhat desolate yet tinged with reluctance.
With Leonard's departure, the atmosphere in the room eased slightly. Aelia took a deep breath, striving to calm herself. She knew this was not the time for sorrow; she needed to gather herself to protect her child and her home.
Luna nestled in Mother's arms wore a determined expression on her small face. She understood that this turmoil was just beginning; the Destiny of the Glorious Demon Fortress was about to change dramatically.
She closed her eyes and began recalling the plot of the original story, pondering how to help her family break through this crisis…
Suddenly, Luna opened her eyes wide. Her small hand gripped Aelia's clothing tightly as she spoke in a baby voice, "Mommy… Luna… Luna knows…"
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