The Arrabella Twice Lives
Chapter 67 Punishment
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1 hour before the trial began, the Queen met Oscar in prison and spoke to the accused.
" Her Majesty the queen, I know you will come here" said Oscar gladly
" Yes I do want to talk to you" said the Queen
" I knew you'd come and help me "Oscar smiled
" No, I'm here to apologize. I can't fall together with you " said the Queen in a cold tone of voice
" Her Majesty the queen.what do you mean?" ask Oscar
" I can make your punishment lighter, but you must not divulge my involvement in this incident." said the Queen firmly
" WHAT? so your majesty's willing to raise your hand on all this?" ask Count Oscar
" I don't raise my hand, I'll help you reduce the sentence in court later. I hope you'll cooperate " said the Queen coldly
" If her Majesty wants to help me, then her Majesty should not let me be punished ! release me from the punishment !" count Oscar said
" Don't ask for more than me Count Oscar, you should be grateful I'm still willing to help you. It's your fault and that stupid niece of yours, until this thing comes to the surface. Because of you and your nephew, the crown prince's position is getting tough. But you take it easy, I will still help me ease the punishment, I have spoken to the king and persuaded him. I've also bribed the judge, he won't punish you too severely "the Queen explained
" Will I be punished? how could her Majesty release me like this?!!" oscar was upset
" I never let go of you, so I helped you too. But you still can't be free of punishment "
" I will expose all the crimes of the noble and I if the noble one cannot absolve me of the punishment !" oscar said firmly
" You dare threaten me? like I'm too good to you !"
" Your Majesty think, who am I doing this for? it was to cover the Queen's own rot !" exciting Oscar
" lest you let out a single word that troubles me and the crown prince in court, don't mistake me for digging up your beloved Viona's grave ! " the Queen said threateningly
Oscar clenched his hand in annoyance.
" If it's about Viona the bitch, what can't you do?" The queen smiled
" Don't call him that ! she's not a bitch !" oscar was angry
The queen showed a cold look on her face and she once again threatened Oscar to comply. Oscar can't do anything because he brought up Viona's grave, his eyes showing anger at the Queen. In his heart he thought is it too late to change? is it too late to get back on the right track? all this time his heart was covered in darkness because of the death of his loved ones. He hates people blindly, for no apparent reason.
He clearly knew that all his actions during this time were wrong ! cooperating with the queen was a big mistake for her, including being an accomplice to the Queen to kill Canaria.
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Arrabella entered the courtroom along with her father and two older sisters. They sat on the chairs that were provided, and the king also attended the court that day.
Claire and Oscar stand where the accused, Arrabella looks tense, Duke Reese tries to calm her down.
" It's okay, there's a father here" Duke Reese said warmly
" Yes dad "
" It's my first time getting into the courtroom, I don't know what to do "inner Arrabella
In front of them sat a judge, prosecutor, witness, public prosecutor, investigator and advisor. And there are some nobles who become non-governmental organizations.
" Today on xxx month xxx year xxxx will be held a closed trial in the case of poisoning Arabella's daughter Naomi De Reese with accused Claire Collete and Count Oscar Colette "
Claire and Oscar seem unable to do or say anything, they only listen to judges, prosecutors and witnesses who have brought evidence against them.
For some reason Arrabella remained unsatisfied or happy as she thought, she felt ordinary even her anger vanished when she saw the faces of the two suspects look helpless. Though he should be angry or upset, scuffles or even wrath to the two people. Is this his conscience? after what they did to him, he still felt sorry for them.
After 2 hours of the trial, the judge gave Claire and Oscar a chance to speak before they would be sentenced and before the judge decided on the final outcome.
" Does defendant Count Oscar confess to all the crimes you are charged with? " ask the judge firmly
" Yes I admit it" replied Count Oscar lazily
" Say the obvious ! " say the Judge
" I admit that I was involved in the crime of poisoning Arrabella's daughter Naomi De Reese and also committed the murder of one of Reese's house servants named Layla" Oscar explained expressionlessly
The queen saw that from a distance and smiled happily. " Good, he didn't say anything "inner
" And crown princess Claire Collete, do you confess to your crimes ?" ask the judge
" Yes I accept all the charges" Claire replied
" Why did my uncle tell me to shut up? why didn't the queen defend us? in this case, I'll end "inner Claire's fear
" The defendant pleaded guilty to all charges. So I am the judge of today's trial and the Clarines society has agreed on a sentence for Count Oscar and crown princess Claire Collete. For Count Oscar, for his crimes of murdering and poisoning innocent people, he was stripped of his peerage and became an ordinary folk, the Oscar lord would be exiled to a remote village far from Clarines, where he would be exiled, and to the crown princess Claire Collete who had already tarnished the good name of the royal family of Clarines and her name as crown princess for having committed serious crimes to princess Arrabella, then the punishment for her was her royal title and also her title as crown princess would be revoked, Miss Claire would be in a foreign country far from Clarines "The judge explained his decision
Reese's family is shocked to hear the judge's decision that they think is too light for Claire and Oscar.
" Honorable Judge ! sorry I interrupted ! I do not accept this decision ! " duke Reese said against
" Right, I as the older brother of the victim do not accept if the suspect only gets such a light sentence" Ethan protested
" Wow, sir Ethan looks really cool "inner Ariana while looking at Ethan.
" My sister had an illness that she would probably suffer for the rest of her life, not to mention they both killed the waiter to keep her mouth shut ! why is the punishment just this?" peter was angry
" I agree with the Reese family's two brothers, however, that Arrabella's daughter is already my fiancee and a member of the Clarines kingdom. Crimes against a royal member his punishment will be severe !" aiden said firmly
After Reese's family spoke up, some nobles also filed a protest against the judge's sentence, according to them, which was quite light for Collete's family. They blaspheme Claire and Oscar for making Arrabella barren.
For the first time Claire shed tears of sadness, as Eugene turned his face away as if he was invisible.
" It's over. I can't be with you anymore. My life has been ruined." Claire's inner heart aches
A commotion broke out in the courtroom, but the judge's decision could not be bothered vigorously on the grounds that Oscar had been instrumental in building the kingdom of Clarines in the past, and considering his merits that this punishment was felt to be enough for him.
What about Arrabella? is he satisfied with Claire and Oscar's punishment?
After the trial is over..
Everyone broke up from the royal courtroom, the girl was still silent and did not say a word after the final decision of the judge.
" Abel why didn't you file an objection or appeal when the judge asked you?!" ask Peter
" Do you think they're legal enough? if I don't take it !" ask Ethan doesn't understand
" I'm not satisfied either, but they'll get a heavier sentence later on" Arrabella murmured softly
" What did you say?" peter did not listen
" It's okay, I want to go home. I'm tired." said Arrabella casually
" Hopefully Duke Zena could quickly find Kei and pry information from him. Hopefully, the death of Miss Canaria will be quickly revealed. "inner Arrabella
" why is he so calm? what he's hiding "inner Ethan is suspicious of Arrabella
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Arrabella and Ariana return to Reese's mansion. On that day they all gathered and had lunch together. The atmosphere is warm and Ariana is very happy to be able to eat with the Reese family.
" Pardon us princesses, you must stay in our small residence" Duke Reese said humbly
" It's okay, I'm happy that you've allowed me to stay "
" Of course, you are Arrabella's friend"." said Duke Reese kindly
Peter, who was eating, noticed Ariana and Ethan. Ariana looks at Ethan and shows an interest in Ethan. Ethan is completely indifferent and focuses on his food.
" What is this ? is there something I don't know? could the daughter of Ariana "inner Peter think.
" Even he looks handsome while eating, hu. sweetness "inner Ariana fascinated.
" Like her daughter Ariana really likes Ethan's sister "inner Arrabella
" ah? whahuh? there is no !"
" Why then does his majesty see me continue?" ask Ethan not to like it
" That's because you're so handsome" Ariana replied subconsciously
Arrabella, Peter, Ethan and Duke Reese are stunned to hear it.
" Geez, how could I be so confused "inner Ariana feel ashamed
" PFutt. huh..." Peter laughed
Ariana looks embarrassed because she was found to have feelings for Ethan openly, but the male actor is even indifferent.
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That afternoon, Aiden went to Reese's mansion intending to take her lover's way down the road to make the woman's feelings better.
" I'm sorry, your majesty, but I can't leave princess Ariana alone" Arrabella said
" What? but Naomi.. "
" daughter Arrabella is fine, at home there will also be sir Ethan and Mr. Peter who are on vacation. I can be accompanied by them " said Ariana
" is it really okay?" ask Arrabella
" Yes, I understand you lovers would want to be alone, right? prince Aiden please take good care of Princess Arrabella" said Ariana sincerely
" Who are you talking like that? " ask Aiden annoyed
" A. I've already, let's go, your majesty. Princess Ariana, I go first yes" Arrabella said
" Okay, have a nice date" said Ariana cheeringly
In the end Aiden and Arrabella go their way out. Aiden invites Arrabella to eat at the restaurant they often go to.
" I can see you are not satisfied with the punishment they received, should I ask your Majesty to incriminate them again?" ask Aiden worriedly
" No need, heavy and unexpected things will await them next. We can only wait" Arrabella said casually as she ate her meal
" Don't you have a plan I don't know about?" ask Aiden
" What does your Majesty want to know?" ask Arrabella
" Hm. Yes "Aiden replied.
" My mother-in-law's killer will be exposed soon" Arrabella said
" Mother-in-law? who's your mother-in-law?" ask Aiden
" haha, of course it was the prince's noble mother, indeed who else "Arrabella laughed.
" It's been a long time since you've seen you smile, thank God" Aiden said.
" I unconsciously smiled "inner Arrabella wonder
" yes.. "
" You're getting pretty "
" Don't keep flipping !" arrabella
Aiden and Arrabella walked the streets of the city happily. Aiden gave Arrabella her favorite chocolate cake.
" Say eating chocolate can make the mood better, whether it's true or not" Aiden said
" part of it is true" answered Arrabella
" Does your heart feel better?" ask Aiden
" Yes, a noble blessing" replied Arrabella
" thank you for being present in my life this time, everything changed better because of your presence "Arrabella smiled
" Don't thank me, I should be the one apologizing for not doing this in the past. I should have appeared earlier and protected you like this, if I had appeared earlier you would not have experienced the pain and suffering of that person" Aiden said feeling guilty
" I still remember my past life, but everything is fine now. I am very grateful that the noble "Arrabella smiled at the man before her lovingly
" I told you, call me Aiden when we're both "
" It can't be so, it's in a public place so we're not just the two of us" Arrabella said
" Oh, is this a new way to get together?" ask Aiden to smile
" ah.. A..What's?" ask plain Arrabella
" Then, let's just be alone !" Aiden held the woman's hand beside him and looked at her aggressively
The woman's face flushed red and she recalled the hot kiss they had once done while at the sword camp.
" Yes. yang. noble.." Arrabella's nervous
They were sitting on a chair in the city park..
Aiden leaned his face towards the woman whose cheeks were blushing. Arrabella was really nervous and her eyes were stunned.
" Yes, your majesty, this is in a public place.."
" Yes I know, take it easy I won't do it if you don't want to" said Aiden
" Why then did the noble one force me?" ask Arrabella in wonder
" I lost control when you said you wanted to call off the engagement, I was so angry. I'm sorry at the time because I was so rude that day" said Aiden regretfully
" I understand, it's my fault. But still she apologized "inner Arrabella
" His Majesty should not apologize, this is not a noble mistake. It's my fault, I should be the one apologizing" Arrabella said regretfully
" So are you sorry to say that?" ask Aiden seriously
" I'm sorry to say that" Arrabella replied
" If you're sorry, don't say that again and don't even think about leaving me. Because I can go crazy "Aiden is leaning on that woman's shoulder spoiled
" I can't promise "
" What? so you're gonna leave me?" ask Aiden
" It's not so, if I can't recover from my infertility will you stay with me?" ask Arrabella
" I told you I wouldn't leave you no matter what, "Aiden replied firmly
" Even though I won't be able to give you offspring? can you still live forever with me?" ask Arrabella sadly
" If I say I'll stay with you, then I'll stay with you !" aiden said firmly
" But I can't" Arrabella said
" what are you gonna say ? you're gonna say you're gonna leave me again?!! " ask Aiden annoyed
" I'm going home "Arrabella stands up from her chair and looks sad.
" Maybe you can accept my situation, but I can't accept my own. How can you marry a woman like me? the woman who can't even give you a child in the future "inner Arrabella is sad
The man got up from his chair and hugged Arrabella from behind.
" You'll heal, I'm sure you'll recover. We'll find a way, so don't ever say leave or leave me! " aiden said encouragingly
The woman held Aiden's hand that hugged her and her tears just fell. In his deepest heart, he felt fear for not being able to give happiness to Aiden. Many times he thought of leaving his fiancee because it was pessimistic with his own circumstances. His heart was broken even though he looked strong from the outside. He asked what sins he had committed in the past so that he should be punished by God in this way?
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Claire and Oscar were preparing to go into their exile, they were tightly escorted by the royal guard. People saw the two of them brought with escort guards. The people who saw him blasphemed Claire and Oscar and insulted them for the crimes they committed. Claire looks angry, but she can't do anything about it.
" I swear I'll avenge all the treatment I've received, Arrabella !" inner Claire is full of vengeance
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