Cinderella Crazy
Holy sh*t!

An official's daughter, who had always been a victim of Kalia bullying, eventually could not stand it anymore and retaliated in the form of premeditated murder.

Such was the accusation leveled at Ashelia over Kalia's death.

Ashley is not sure how many daughters Kalia is carrying, but she cannot risk her life in the uncertain, hoping that the accused will not be Ashelia.

Moreover, in contrast to the original script, Ashley was outspoken against Kalia. From cramming a cake that has fallen to the floor, slapping it indirectly, and also injuring his wrist. All that further reinforces the assumption of 'revenge' which will eventually ensnare Ashley.

As such, no matter how many girls Kalia was carrying, the position as the main suspect would still fall to Ashley.

Not only that, he even threatened to harm Kalia and her brother if he did not want to pay 3000 gold coins.

The woman looked up while covering her face with both of her palms. He pressed both hands firmly, suppressing the frustration that came from inside him.

"Replace, wait..." Said the woman while slightly opening her hand as she remembered something.

Which is certainly not a good thing.

"Holy ****!"

Now both palms move to the temple area. His eyes stared at the empty table in front of the sofa.

Ashley recalled what she had said to Asteron's first son. Although the intention was to give the man a warning about their future, Ashley realized that his words sounded threatening. The right threat was directed at Kalia.

100%.

This way the woman will be 100% sentenced to death for the death of Kalia. Not stopping there, Ashley finally remembered something that made her even more inexhaustible.

Not through the execution, Ashelia actually closed her age was killed at the hands of others, as the girl tried to avoid her punishment. The fact that was only written throughout the 1 sentence, really made him wonder. It was as if fate did not want to let him live.

If there were things that made Ashley cheer the most, then Ashelia's death was one of them. Things that might be able to make him party for a whole week.

But unfortunately, not only does he protect Kalia, he also has to protect the girl whose death he desperately awaits.

The woman laughed.

He laughed with annoyance in it. He did not know how else he would have to respond to such an annoying situation. As he thought that fate had finally sided with him, it was all a mere misunderstanding.

He felt as if he was entangled in a tangled thread.

In the echoes of the woman's laughter, Bellena awakens. She saw her new lady acting like a demon queen. With a loud laugh with hatred filling her eyes, Ashley made the entire room feel so gripping. Very stressful to be able to cause a person to have difficulty breathing.

It was only a few seconds different, and the room was quiet again. No more small sounds were heard. Ashley looked far ahead and her face turned very serious.

Realizing someone was staring at her, Ashley glanced at Bellena who instantly gave the girl goosebumps.

While walking towards her bed, the woman said,

"Kalia died a little more, and the cave died when she died."

After confirming Bellena was not his target, Ashley begins to put her trust in him and share information. At least the most basic information.

Shocked and confused by what the Goddess of Destruction said, Bellena did not respond. While watching Ashley take off her dress, the girl tried to process the astonishing information.

"Is Miss Derius not the target either?" Bellena asked as she stood up to pick up the dress that Ashley left on the floor.

"Good if he's the target, the cave can be turned back before it's put to death."

After laying down her body, Ashley closed her eyes and said,

Bellena was made more and more clueless with her non-half explanation. The nature of Ashley who does not like to explain sometimes makes Bellena have to learn everything herself.

In a position of not knowing if Kalia is the target, Ashley can't do anything to the girl because of her life. When he has to keep Kalia alive, he hopes it's not the girl he's targeting,

because it means he has to be stuck there for life due to the uncertainty.

Seeing Ashley close her eyes to rest, Bellena returned to her room with a million unanswered questions.

...****************...

The next day, the entire Midgraff residence was made a scene by the arrival of an adjutant from the family of Derius. Not intending to deliver a message with a hand to Vincent as usual, he came with the aim of conveying Asteron's apology.

Although it did not come personally, it was already regarded as appreciating the Midgraff family.

With 3000 gold coins, and a letter of apology to Ashley and Vincent, the aide came to the Midgraff residence. They even prepared a gift for Vincent as well.

Rather than an apology, it was more like peace money.

Of course Ashley did not mind it, because he himself offered it.

Knowing his daughter was injured, Vincent immediately told their new doctor to check on Ashley. Despite having a job waiting for him, Vincent still took the time to see his daughter. As well as watching the doctor, make sure he does not mess around.

Light crack.

Hearing that, Vincent looked very angry. Although Asteron had compensated her as Ashley had requested along with her bonuses, the man still felt it was not enough to pay for Duke Derius' second son's treatment of Ashley.

Ashley glanced at Vincent, seeing the man who resembled his father defending him.

Actually at first it was just a soft crack. But after tearing through Ashelia's book forcefully, the crack widened slightly. Realizing that, Ashley could not completely blame Asteron's son.

"It's nothing, 2 weeks must've been cured." Ashley said trying to calm Vincent while looking at his right arm that had been wrapped in a neat bandage.

After staring at his daughter for a moment, Vincent walked over to her and then patted Ashley's head gently.

"Even a Duke should not underestimate the Midgraff."

"Say if you need anything."

The touch of a hand on her head made Ashley speechless. He felt something in his chest. Something very powerful and not a pervasive feeling.

Feelings like they are so deep.

Afterwards, Vincent said he had to leave because there was still a lot of work to be done today. Walking away from Ashley's room, her footsteps suddenly came to a halt after hearing Ashley call out to her. A name he hadn't heard in a long time.

"Pa's."

Vincent was silent for a moment before turning his head to see his daughter down without saying anything. Ashley looked for the right words to express what she was feeling. A few seconds later, his face calmed down before he opened his mouth.

"No, it's nothing. Thank you for taking your time."

The woman who had not called her father for a long time had chosen not to say anything. Although he knows that Vincent is not Anthony, he still cannot fully regard the man as someone else.

For the first time in his life, he felt what it was like to have a loving father.

^^^Connected...^^^