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Chapter 511 - Weakness

Lord Frederick's POV

"Are you angry?" she asked again.

I ran a hand through my hair, exhaling slowly. "I'm angry," I said honestly. "I won't lie about that."

Her face fell, and I reached out, gently lifting her chin so she'd meet my eyes. "But it's okay," I added quietly. "You had your reasons."

Her breath hitched, like she didn't believe me. "You… you mean that?"

"I do." My voice softened. "You were living in a lie. You thought I killed your mother. I can't blame you for hating me when you didn't know the truth."

Her tears started again, and something in my chest tightened. I brushed a thumb across her cheek, wiping one away. "Enough crying for one night, okay?"

She nodded weakly, trying to smile. It broke me even more.

I stood and looked toward the witch. "We're done here." The witch only nodded.

Turning back to Selene, I said, "You're not going home tonight."

She blinked. "What?"

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