All Chapters of Your Greatest Mistake Was Me: Chapter 71 - Chapter 80

“We just received an official notice from Ashbourne Holdings. Ashbourne Holdings is officially withdrawing all support and funding from the Royal Foundation, effective today.”If there was anyone who had the right to be shocked by this sudden turn of events, it was Vaeldric. Though I felt just as shocked, I could already guess where this was heading.I looked at Vaeldric. He was almost pale, yet still managing to keep himself composed.“Who signed it?” His voice was flat, though his gaze had grown sharper.“Lord Magnus Ashbourne.”Vaeldric lifted his head, his eyes now distant. His fingers ran through his hair, even though it was already perfectly slicked back.I knew what it felt like to be betrayed. Maybe that was more or less what was now raging inside Vaeldric.“Father?” His calm expression suddenly crumbled completely. “He never discussed this with me.”The director looked hesitant, but no one could deny the reality stamped on the paper.“The

Vaeldric didn't move from his spot, nor did he answer right away. I could see his jaw clench several times, as if even saying sorry required him to choose his words carefully.“I should have stopped him sooner.”“Which part? When he announced our divorce in front of the media, or when he said I couldn't give you a child?”“Seraphina.”“I was just asking,” I replied shortly. There was nothing more to discuss at this point.“I'll take care of everything.”I almost rolled my eyes so hard they crossed. It was a line I'd heard too many times from a man who was always late to realize there was something that needed fixing.“Don't promise me anything. I don't need it anymore.”“Alright.”Strange. He agreed immediately, without arguing or pressing me further. I hadn't expected him to simply let it go.“Thank you. And please let me leave on my own. You don't need to follow me anymore, Vaeldric.”“I know. I'll never force you again.”He gave a s

By noon, I had no choice but to return to the Royal Foundation. Exhausting. But with my current status, there was nothing I could avoid. I had to get used to running around from one place to another.This time, it was a meeting with the Foundation's board regarding the ambassadorial program. There was no reason for me to dodge it. Besides, I needed something to occupy my mind.The lobby looked much busier than usual when I arrived. Several directors were coming and going, while staff hurried between the elevators and the main offices.I had just stepped out of the elevator when I spotted a familiar figure near the reception desk. Yes, finally, someone I actually knew well. Cyran.He was talking to one of the Foundation's officials, a folder tucked beneath his arm. A few seconds later, he noticed me.“Sera.” He waved and walked toward me.I simply smiled in greeting. If only he knew how relieved I was to see him here.Even after spending several days at th

VAELDRIC POV“I don't understand why you keep accusing me.”I knew something was wrong when Lysara stopped crying. Not because she had run out of tears, but because her expression changed too quickly.A few seconds ago, she had still been sitting on the sofa, crying, one hand protecting her stomach, while I stood in front of her with a head full of questions.Now, she was looking at me warily.“I’m not accusing you.” I tried hard to keep my voice from rising, avoiding another round of drama waiting for me.“Then why are you asking me like that?” Her eyes filled with tears again.Oh shit. Was she going to cry again?“Because a lot of things don't make sense. The doctor who examined you disappeared.”Her face suddenly turned panicked, though she quickly regained her composure within seconds.I didn't want to accuse her, but lately, too many people I'd been investigating had suddenly disappeared. People connected to Lysara.“He might hav

POV SERAPHINA“Are you seriously not going to talk to Vaeldric about this, Sera? I think he needs to know that Lysara isn’t as good as she seems.”Elanor had been asking me the same thing since yesterday. She had even followed me all the way to the Royal Foundation, claiming she had some business with an acquaintance who worked there.“Obviously, a good woman wouldn’t steal someone else’s husband, Ela. Whatever the reason, there’s no justification for it.”I saw the dissatisfaction on her face at my answer. She clicked her tongue softly, about to interrupt.“And I don’t want to know anything about them anymore, Ela. My focus is on getting out of all these chains binding me to Ashbourne as soon as possible. If they’re both keeping secrets from each other, then even if Lysara isn’t a good person, Vaeldric deserves her. They’re the same. No good husband would cheat.”Elanor remained silent. I was sure she still had plenty of arguments she wanted to make, bu