Chapter 838
Keith gazed out at the horizon, murmuring to himself, “What on earth did the Bradfords do to me His eyes were rimmed red, his face etched with a sense of profound loss.
It was as if his heart was crammed full of sorrow, fragile enough to shatter at the slightest touch.
Elysia wasn’t one to pry into others’ secrets, but this was something she felt compelled to understand.
Only by unraveling the whole story could they find a way to address the issue at hand.
After a moment of silence, Keith shared his story with her.
A story not too long, but certainly heart-wrenching!
Elysia was stunned, struggling to grasp the full impact of his words.
Keith asked her, “So, do you think I should hate the Bradfords p>
Elysia didn’t respond, but her mind was made up: Yes, hate them!
Those Bradfords, worthless as dirt, how could they p>
Indeed, they deserved nothing less than death!
Keith, as if he could read her thoughts, cracked a smile.
He turned away, lost in thought for a while.
When he looked back at her, the sorrow and brokenness in his eyes were gone, replaced by the calm and collected Keith once more.
He poured her a cup of hot tea, offering it with a gentle hand.
Elysia, with furrowed brows and a complex expression, wanted to offer some comfort but found herself at a loss for words.
She had hoped to find a breakthrough to persuade him, yet now she found herself unable to speak.
Such an atrocious act, unbearable for anyone to endure!
She wasn’t a saint; she was a flesh-and-blood human being, full of emotions and desires. While she could refrain from encouraging Keith to seek revenge, she couldn’t bring herself to urge him to let go of his hatred.
If she had been in his shoes, she probably would have been blinded by vengeance as well!
Even if it meant destruction for herself, revenge would have been her only solace.
Elysia felt a surge of indignation, yet it was Keith who ended up comforting her.
“I’m not telling you this for your pity or to ask for your help. I just hope you can understand me, and don’t be afraid of me. I’m not inherently evil.
I do harbor dark thoughts, but they are not directed at someone innocent, especially not you. I know you don’t like me right now; you have feelings for Tarquin p>
At this point, Keith was deeply moved.
He had never expected Elysia to fall for Tarquin!
The harm Tarquin had caused her should have been enough for her to despise him, yet she bore no grudge and even developed feelings for him! Had he known this would happen, he would never have allowed her to interact with Tarquin.
For years, he had believed Elysia was dead.
He was the one who had sent her into the wilderness, fully aware of the harsh conditions she would face.
Remote and teeming with dangerous wildlife, survival for a woman who had just given birth was nearly impossible.
Driven by Tarquin’s obsession with Elysia and his child’s longing for their mother, Keith had regretted his actions more than once. He should have let Elysia live.
So, when he discovered that Elysia was miraculously alive, he was both shocked and overjoyed.
The joy came from knowing that as their child grew, the desire for a mother would grow too. With Elysia alive, he wouldn’t have to worry about making up excuses to comfort his child.
And since Elysia shared a troubled fate, filled with resentment, he could use her to torment Tarquin!
His plan was to gradually get closer to Elysia, to make her fall for him.
Once she had feelings for him, he could use her to torture Tarquin.
After dealing with Tarquin, he’d take her to their child, who would undoubtedly be thrilled.
But plans are one thing, and reality is another.
Elysia, this woman, was an enigma!
Even after all the suffering Tarquin had caused her, she harbored no resentment!
Far from seeking revenge, the thought had never even crossed her mind!