Chapter 265 - This Wasn’t Enough (1) (1/2)

Carlisle’s and Elena’s gazes were fixed on each other’s, deep emotions knotted between them. When Carlisle said nothing, Elena spoke up impatiently.

“Please say something.”

A moment, and then he finally spoke.

“I was trying to organize my thoughts.”

“…Do you believe me?”

“Of course. I had made that wish, and there is no reason for me not to believe it.”

“What are you thinking?”

At that moment, Carlisle’s blue eyes turned as dark as a storm’s.

“I’m thinking about the fact that it was the Duke of Lunen that dared to kill you.”

“Why—”

“No matter that it happened in a different life, he cannot be forgiven.”

Carlisle reached out slowly to cover Elena’s soft cheek. The storm in his eyes had calmed, but now it was filled with sorrow and regret.

“How dare he touch my wife. Even if I tear him to pieces with my own hands, it will not be enough to satisfy my anger.”

His sharp words were a counterpoint to his gentle touch, but they sounded as sweet as honey to Elena’s ears. Even though Carlisle had the Dragon’s Orb, it would still be difficult for anyone to accept her story. He did not question why she only revealed this now, seeming to understand all her hardships without her having to explain it in detail. Elena could not help but be moved, and a faint smile traced her lips.

“I knew that your father wouldn’t live long. He died much later in my last life, but I knew it was likely of chronic disease…I’m sorry I couldn’t tell you before.”

Carlisle hesitated for a moment, then shook his head.

“No. If that was his life span, then you couldn’t have changed it.”

“Still…I’m sorry. At least I could have given you time to say good-bye.”

Elena lowered her head, but Carlisle smiled and tilted it upwards.