Kevin stared blankly at Bradleyâs cold face, wanting to emphasize that holding Estherâs funeral implied acknowledging her death, regardless of Jasperâs rights.
âSpeak! How did you help that woman escape!?â Bradley roared.
The maid, who was kneeling on the floor, trembled as she looked at Bradley. She had previously been captivated by Bradleyâs looks and wealth, eager to climb the social ladder, but now she realized the man before her was a demon.
âBradley!â Kevin endured it for a moment but couldnât help speaking up. âShe has a name. Her name is Esther. She⦠Sheâs not a woman you should insult.â
Bradley casually picked up a glass and threw it at Kevin. The glass shattered on the marble floor, shards flying in all directions. One small piece grazed Kevinâs face, leaving a bloody cut.
âShut up!â
Kevin taunted, âShut up? Itâs because Iâve kept quiet for too long that Esther sought death! Bradley, ask yourself. Is Esther someone to be insulted? What has she done to deserve such treatment from you?â
âIf it wasnât for Esther, my grandfather wouldnât have had an accident!â Bradley retorted.
Bradley always used this incident to attack Esther, as if doing so would forever condemn her to the cross of guilt.
âShe denies what happened in the hospital ward.â Kevin pulled at his hair irritably and said coldly, âI donât believe she would do something like that to Grandpa Thomas. She has no motive.â
âYes, she does!â Bradley said firmly.
Kevin laughed mockingly. âLetâs assume Esther was afraid that Grandpa Thomas would find. out that the children she was carrying werenât yours, and thatâs why she took extreme measures. That could be a motive for the crime. But you know very well that Felix is your child. now that Esther carried your children. Tell me, what motive does she have to harm Grandpa. Thomas?â
âKevin.â Bradley stood up and grabbed Kevinâs collar, questioning him coldly, âAre you defending Esther now?â
âIâm not defending her. Iâm stating the truth. You keep blaming Esther for Grandpa Thomasâ death, but the only evidence you have is that one video. However, Esther has denied it all this time. Even if that video were presented in court, she would still deny it. Why canât you consider the possibility that she truly didnât do it?â
âItâs impossible!â Bradley quickly denied it. âShe refuses to admit to the crime she committed and makes excuses.â
Kevin was at a loss for words. He finally understood that it wasnât about Estherâs guilt or innocence-it was about whether Bradley believed she was guilty.
Even if she were innocent, he had already judged her in his mind. He wanted her to spend the rest of her life atoning for her supposed sin.
âBradley, are you happy now that Esther has paid with her life for atonement?â Kevin laughed mockingly. He regretted it.
Esther had committed suicide by jumping into the sea. Whether she was alive or not, he was an accomplice to Bradley.
âConsider this a warning, Kevin. Esther is not dead,â Bradley said.
Kevin suddenly laughed, tears streaming down his face, tinged with sadness. âBradley, you know, Iâd rather Esther be dead now than for you to find her, imprison her, and insult herâ
Bradley punched Kevinâs jaw. Kevin didnât fight back but staggered a few steps before. regaining his balance.
âBradley, from now on, I wonât take your side,â Kevin said.
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