Chapter 2087

Aurelia's grudge deepened with each passing day she laid eyes upon him. Though her death was recent, her rage had already gathered strength with unnatural speed. She had returned for one reason alone—vengeance. When Aurelia, speaking through Marcellus' voice, recounted the events that led to her death, not a soul in the room dared utter a word. The servants who had followed Elysia fell silent, dread tightening their throats. However, her face darkened immediately. Without a moment's pause, she snapped, "Silence your lies! My son is not that kind of man!" She believed Marcellus might be reckless, but would never do things to harm another's life. Not to mention, Aurelia ended her life of her own will. What did that have to do with him? With eyes brimming with tears, Aurelia harshly refuted, "He is! The son you've raised is nothing but a cold-blooded beast!" Elysia's face turned ashen, and beside her, Maeric wore much the same expression. Yet, as the head of the family, he could n