章節 465: After Making a Mistake

The Lady of the Marquis' Mansion lost her composure. "No! I'm not the cruel one! It's the heir!"

"I heard him say it himself. Once he becomes the Marquis, he plans to harm all our children, including me!"

"I was deeply fearful at that time. To safeguard our children's safety, I felt compelled to employ that method to drive him away!"

The Old Marquis admonished, "He was still a child then! Those words were uttered in a fit of anger. How can you take them seriously?"

"He didn't say it out of anger. I couldn't disregard it! The heir has always harbored animosity towards me and our children. He has never acknowledged our children as his younger siblings!"

"Marquis, do you recall? When he was younger, Third Brother pursued him, addressing him as his brother. In response, he turned and violently kicked Third Brother to the ground, warning him: 'If you call me brother again, I'll kick you to death!'"