“I heard… he died.” Isabella laughed suddenly, her voice raspy. “And his last words… were your name.”Lynette did not reply. “Do you have any idea how I lived these past fifteen years?” Isabella stared at her. “I watched you climb the ranks, watched your son become the crown prince, while I… I rotted here like a dog!”“It's what you deserved,” Lynette said calmly. “What I deserved?” Isabella’s voice turned shrill. “Yes, I deserved it! It's all my fault! But what about you? Lynette Eaves, were you happy over the past fifteen years? “Lynette looked at her. “Does it matter?”“Of course it does!” Isabella howled. “I want to know! Even if I lost, that doesn't mean you've won! Sure, you're the revered queen dowager now, but how do you feel inside? The one you loved hated you, and the one you hated is dead. You're destined to be alone forever!”Lynette was quiet for a long time before she said slowly, “You're wrong, Isabella.”“...”“I never wanted to ‘win' or defeat anybody.” Lyn
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