Chapter 136 - Estelle's Puppet strings

"It's alright, Noah. There's no need for apologies. I'm the one at fault here", Estelle muttered, sitting with her arms crossed, her face covered by her hands, pretending to be consumed by distress, avoiding her brother's gaze.

"No, Sister. Noah is the one who's not good enough, not you", Young boy protested, rushing toward Estelle and enveloping her in an embrace, feeling shattered to see his sister in pain because of him.

"How can Noah be at fault when I've consistently pushed him away and even encouraged others to bully him?"

Estelle's words grew heavier with each recollection, painfully acknowledging the hurt she inflicted upon her brother while trapped in her role as the villainess.

Despite her efforts to reconcile with her brother upon each return, she realized her attempts had limits, constrained by the overarching plot — Death of a brother while protecting his Villainess Sister.