Chapter 189 Is That All?

Upon hearing that Isolde had returned, Geoffrey immediately made his way to the Pearl Tower. But as he approached the towering gates, he slowed down, and then, just shy of crossing the threshold, he stopped entirely. A sudden wave of hesitation washed over him. He stood frozen, caught by an overwhelming sense of dread, as if a part of him couldn't quite bring himself to face what lay beyond that door. How could I have treated her that way? Geoffrey thought, the regret gnawing at his heart. How could I have been so cruel? I called her a disaster, a curse, and I lashed out at her—whipping her like she was nothing more than an animal. I let Harlan trick her into drinking the sleeping potion, pushing her away from Argentum, from this family...