Chapter 205: The Stars in Her Eyes Still Shine

"Do you blame me for mother's death, father?", she asked, placing the empty cup of tea on the little side table.

Her father wasn't facing her. He was still locked up in his study, reclining on his chair and looking out of the window at some distance lands.

She sat straight, with her back erect. The weight of her gown was enough to tire her but she was made up, as befitting of a noble. She had to look all the more perfect since she was visiting her home for the first time since her marriage.

"Blame you?", the lord of the house spoke in his grave voice after a while, "I simply don't think you were worth her death. Esme was a wise woman. A level headed, understanding, noble woman."

Faye looked at her lap.

"You refuse to carry out the will of the house of Vlad. You'll go as far as to commit a heinous crime to that end. I'm disappointed beyond measure."

Faye pursed her lips. No one but she herself had been hurt the most by what she'd done.

"Vlad was born to you twice. And yet, you ungratef