Chapter 93

• "Mamma..?" She shifted her embrace to her mother-in-law. "Forgive me," she said amidst her sobs. "It's all because of my mistake. If only I had refused everything from the beginning. None of this would have happened. Altezza wouldn't have treated you like that."
• "No, dear. It's not your fault. It's all that woman's fault for not realizing her position. You're not to blame, dear. I'm the one at fault for involving you in all of this." Delila hugged her tighter.
• "Mamma..." But suddenly, Adaline groaned softly. She held onto her stomach, which suddenly felt painful, while her other hand gripped Delila's arm for support.