RBD 57

Every time—her teacher’s contemptuous gaze toward her,and the harsh punishments she received without mercy—

She knew very well that all of it was unfair.

Even so—

She desperately longed for even a small piece of her mother’s affection.

Because she believed that through her teacher,her relationship with her mother could improve—

…So she had forced herself to ignore everything.

“Maybe because the wounds broke open and healed again… this part became uneven like this.”

“……”

“As you can see, my back is not a place I can harm myself. So…”

Cecilia took a deep breath.

Then she spoke clearly, putting strength into every word—

“What Teacher told you… that I ‘hurt myself’… is not true at all.”

The Duchess looked as if she had been slapped across the face.

“C-Cecilia… you…”

The Duchess staggered as she walked closer to her.

When her trembling fingers touched the scar on Cecilia’s back,Cecilia…