Chapter 107: Redemption
William collapsed into the chair before the desk, his head in his hands, silent sobs shaking his frame.
He had spent months chasing redemption, desperate to make amends for his silence, but he now knew it was too late.
The damage was done, and he would live with the guilt of abandoning his sister for the rest of his days.
William's eyes darkened and grew hollow, his entire frame trembling violently as he forced out words in the soft, refined cadence of noble breeding.
His voice cracked with despair and genuine remorse as he begged,
"I beg you, Hannah… I beg you to consider returning. And I beg you, Your Grace, grant me one single chance to make amends. All troubles back at Bennington have been resolved.
Our stepmother and stepsister shall never lay a finger on you again, I swear this upon my noble honor.
