The Swordswoman's Revenge Story after Rebirth

Chapter 117 Go Apologize

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Vance stormed in. his voice sharp with anger. “You toldto discipline her, and when I tried, she actually hit

me! She dares lay hands on her elder-this is an utter breakdown of order! “If you don’t handle this, how can

anyone in this household, especially my mother, live in peace? Geoffrey, you're a man of the court; if this word

gets out, you'll lose your position!”

Geoffrey paused for a moment, clearly taken aback. “She really hit you?”

“Don’t believe me? Ask the people outside. They all saw it happen,” Vance furned.

In the past, Geoffrey wouldn't have hesitated to believe Vance’s words without question, especially considering

his own frustration with Isolde. But now, after all that had happened, he was beginning to second-guess.

After a brief silence, Geoffrey said, “Fine, you go ahead and return. Tomorrow, I'll speak to her and get to the

bottom of this.”

Vance, red-faced with anger, grabbed Geoffrey's arm. “Cwithnow to speak to Mother. Ask the people

who were withtonight if my daughter didn’t strikefirst. Let’s get this resolved.”

Geoffrey stumbled slightly from the force of Vance’s grip, and Harlan moved forward to stop him, but Geoffrey

waved him off. Clearly annoyed, he said, “Alright, what do you want from me?”

Vance’s anger boiled over. “What do | want? | want you to discipline your daughter properly. If you don’t. Ill have

no choice but to take Mother back to Caelmont tomorrow. We don’t need to stay here and be humiliated.”

Geoffrey frowned. He couldn't afford the disgrace of being seen as an unfilial son.

“Calm down,” he said, his tone softer now. “Tellwhat happened tonight.”

“Let's go speak to Mother, and I'll tell her all about it.” Vance was relentless.

Geoffrey hesitated, knowing if he went alone, Prudence would likely side with Vance without question. “Alright,

you let go of my arm, and I'll go with you.”

But Vance didn’t release him, pulling him out of the room forcefully.

Harlan, still smelling of alcohol, muttered under his breath but knew he couldn't stop them. With a resigned.

sigh, he let them go, muttering to himself about Vance’s predictable behavior.

Tonight had been full of trouble for Duke's estate.

Later, Geoffrey found himself back at Blesertin for the second tthat evening. Prudence listened quietly to

Vance’s angry recount of what had happened at the Pearl Tower.

Her face remained impassive even as he described how Isolde had belittled them, claiming their family lived off

the Duke's charity. The more he spoke, the more Geoffrey's unease grew.

Vance finished his tirade, still seething with anger. “Mother, once you're better, we should go back to Caclmont.

We don’t need to stay here and suffer anymore.”

Priscilla added, “Yes, Geoffrey had us return, but it feels like we've cback just to be treated like beggars.”

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Prudence sighed, her eyes soft but weary. “I'm tired, Geoffrey. Go back now”

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Geoffrey felt a rush of guilt at her words. If she'd yelled at him, it would have been easier to bear. But her quiet

resignation left him anxious and conflicted.

“Mother...” he began, but she interrupted, closing her eyes with a deep sigh. “Go, Geoffrey. We'll talk about it

later.”

Priscilla stood and gently pulled Geoffrey aside. “You should go. I'll speak with her and try to comfort her. Don’t

worry about it.”

Geoffrey gave her a grateful look. “Thank you. I'll leave this to you.”

Priscilla lowered her gaze, speaking softly. “This situation isn’t entirely Isolde’s fault. She grew up in the manor,

with no affection, no real family. It’s natural for her to harbor resentment. You shouldn't be too harsh on her, or

she may act out even more. Your mother, before coming back to Argentinum, had fallen ill.

“She only cback because she couldn't leave you alone. She thought she’d be helping you. But instead, she’s

faced nothing but humiliation. You know how respected she was in Argentinum. “After the disgrace at the

banquet, and then Doug sending a eunuch to insult her-how could she not be upset? This was her own

granddaughter’s doing, yet she put up with it for your sake. If she really loses her temper, there may be no

saving the relationship between you two.”

Geoffrey stood in stunned silence, listening. He had originally wanted to ignore the problem, thinking the two

women would resolve their own conflict. But now, hearing Priscilla’s words, he felt the weight of his mother’s

suffering.

“Thank you for your understanding. Geoffrey said, his tone heavy with guilt. “I will give her an explanation, |

promise.”

Priscilla’s eyes softened. “Of course, but remember, peace is the greatest thing. This is what your mother would

want.”

Geoffrey's expression hardened. “Peace? She may be young, but Isolde should understand the importance of

filial piety.”

With those words, he turned on his heel and walked out.

This time, he didn’t go to the usual places. He headed directly to the Pearl Tower.

Isolde had already gone to bed, though she wasn't really asleep. The days had been long and exhausting.

Hearing Noelle mention that Geoffrey was there, she immediately got up.

“Are you going to see the old eunuch?” Noelle asked, her voice laced with concern.

“No, let her sleep,” Isolde replied. “TI handle this myself.”

Noelle lit a lamp, casting a dim glow over the room. The wind from the open door made the flflicker, but

Isolde wasn’t concerned. She had already expected this confrontation.

Geoffrey sat across from her, his eyes sharp, yet there was something more subdued about him tonight. The

anger had mostly dissipated.

Her appearance struck him-her loose clothes, disheveled hair, her eyes that held a calm yet haunting light.

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For a moment, he was taken aback. This was the only link he had left to his late wife, Prunella.

And yet, this very link had caused him so much turmoil.

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“Tomorrow, you will go apologize to your grandmother,” Geoffrey said quietly, his voice cold but firm, as though

it were a command.

Isolde didn’t hesitate. “Not possible.”

Geoffrey's eyes narrowed. “You must. This isn’t up for negotiation.”

Isolde shook her head. “Only those who are wrong apologize.

Geoffrey's voice hardened. “Even if she was wrong, as her junior, you should lower yourself and apologize. You

can’t always be so defiant. Why argue with your elders over right and wrong?”

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