The country she believed in and worked for had abandoned her. So she had nothing to abide by and
didn't have to live a humiliating life.
She had lived in a humiliating way because there was no hope for her. But now Samuel was here, and
she wouldn't disgrace the Greens in front of her son.
She didn't think it was a big deal even if Samuel wanted to kill her because she was happy that
perhaps she could be buried in the grave of the Greens. But she did not know if she was qualified to be
buried there.
Laurel was disappointed, but she stared coldly at Derek's frightened eyes and said in a cold voice, "You
wanted to know who they were? They are Samuel and Nicole, masters of the Greens. You said I
should die if I didn't accomplish my mission. But how about you? You are defeated by the Greens.
Everyone here can be rescued, which means you can't finish your mission. So do you also deserve to
die?"
Derek was stunned. He shook his head, trying to say something but failed.
Laurel ignored his reaction and continued, "You're not qualified enough to mention my mother's identity.
No matter what, I'm your aunt! But what did you do to me? I followed your orders because I thought
you were my relatives. I left my family and my hometown to be a spy in another country. I betrayed my
love, my marriage, and even my whole life to provide information and honor for the country I loved. But
after I failed the mission, how did they treat me? Derek, although I'm an illegitimate daughter who isn't
qualified to be put on the family tree, you should have respectfully treated me because I am your aunt.
But what did you do? How could you ask these bastards to insult me? In Country Z, despite having
done something unforgivable, I am still Jadon's legal wife, the matriarch of the Greens. So you don't
have the right to humiliate me like this."
Samuel's eyes darkened, but he said nothing.
Nicole did not expect to see Laurel here. She would have forgotten her long ago if she didn't appear
today. After all, she thought that she was dead because they didn't see her after that mission.
Perhaps her hiding was what Samuel wanted. But now seeing her again in such a situation, Samuel
must feel overwhelmed and couldn't digest it.
Samuel's love for Laure almost faded away because of sorts of things. But now it came back.
After all, he was a man with feelings.
For so many years, despite all kinds of schemes, Samuel and Laurel still had a relationship.
It was just that such a relationship was almost ruined by those schemes.
Hearing Laurel say that she was from the Greens, Samuel felt uncomfortable, but he did not stop her.
Samuel held Nicole's hand, and she could feel his cold sweat on the back of her hand.
Not knowing what to say and what to do, she could only stay with him like this.
Derek wanted to say something, but Laurel didn't allow him to do so.
She raised her saber and soon, Derek was beheaded. She stared straight at other guards with
sharpness, which frightened them so much.
But Laurel did not feel sorry for them. Soon, she killed all of them.
She knew that after doing this, she couldn't live in Country F.
Killing her clansmen and letting these women go, she had done an unforgivable crime.
But it didn't matter.
Living such a long time was enough for her.
Before Samuel was here, she was afraid of death and wanted to live longer. But now, she understood
that she had lived in such a humiliating way just to see Samuel again and say sorry to him.
Laurel slowly turned around and looked at Samuel, tears rolling down from her eyes.
"Samuel."
"Say it."
Samuel turned away, his cold voice showing that he was indifferent.
Laurel bit her lower lip and said, "I'm sorry. I know this can't make up for what I've done to you. The
damage I've done cannot be addressed by an apology. But I still want to say sorry to you."
Samuel stiffened, but he did not stop her, nor did he answer her.
Samuel had figure out how to treat her when he knew she betrayed their country. But now, he didn't
know how to face her.
Looking at Samuel, who looked like Jadon, Laurel became gentle.
"As a citizen of Country F, it seems that I have done something unpardonable. But from my point of
view, I am carrying out missions. I know that no matter what I say, it can't make up for the pain and
damage I have caused. But believe it or not, I treated you as my son. I also yearned for kinship and a
life with my grandchildren when I became old. When I was with Zoe and Lucas, I hoped that I could live
a life like this for the rest of my life. But I can't because I am a spy. What I should do is to collect
information, follow the king's orders, and help finish operations. Just kill me. My life will be complete if
it's you who kill me."
Laurel did want to die.
Only when Samuel killed her would she meet Jadon without feeling a sense of shame and ask him to
forgive her.
Samuel looked at her coldly, and his body was stiff.
Laurel said that she had treated him as her son, and Samuel had treated her as her mother as well.
Samuel could remember too well her careful teaching and accompaniment.
He said in a low voice, "No matter who you are, you are always my father's legitimate wife, the
matriarch of the Greens. Kill you? Do you want to make me scolded by people around the world?"
"That's not what I meant. Since you said that, I will commit suicide myself. I just hope that you can bring
my ashes back to Country Z after my death. You can sprinkle them wherever you want. I just
understand that my home and my family are in Country Z. I want to be buried there, okay?"
Laurel was calm at this moment.
Seeing her like this, Nicole felt that Laurel didn't change.
In the past, she was noble, elegant, gentle, and benevolent. She was truly a good elder.
Nicole sighed.
It was impossible to ignore something that had happened. If she was Samuel, she would not forgive
Laurel just because of her current situation and their relationship.
After all, no one should scheme against feelings and emotions.
"OK. If you die, I will consider putting your cremains with my father's."
Samuel's words instantly excited Laurel but stunned Nicole for a moment.
What did he mean?
Was Samuel going to let Laurel go?
"Are you sure?"
Laurel was surprised, but she did not dare to approach Samuel.
Samuel looked at Laurel and found there was grey hair on her head.
She used to pay attention to skincare. But the miserable time had made her in a mess, and now she
looked like ten years older.
Samuel felt heartbreaking.
But he just said without any expression, "I can understand what you have done to me and the Greens
from your point of view. But I can't judge what you have done to our country. I won't kill you, nor will
allow others to insult you because my father loves you so much. But remember it's because of my
father. There are laws to punish you for what you have done to the country. If you repent and want to
be a member of the Greens, you should pay a price for what you've done. This was what you taught
me, right? "
Laurel immediately understood what Samuel meant.
He was asking her to go back with him and receive the punishment of laws.
She deserved to die!
But the way may be different.
If she considered herself as a citizen of Country F, she did nothing wrong and didn't have to receive
punishment. However, if she wanted to be a member of the Greens, then she was a citizen, a traitor of
Country Z, which meant she had to be judged and punished.
"OK. I will go back with you!"
Laurel made her choice within just seconds.
She looked at Samuel with calmness she never felt before.
"I should die in Country Z. I'm the daughter-in-law of the Greens. Since I've disgraced the Greens, I
must die to purify it."
Hearing this, Samuel wanted to cry.
"Then go with us when we go back. Find a place to hide during this period."
"No."
Laurel shook her head.
She did not expect that Samuel could treat her in such a gentle way again. Suddenly, she realized that
she had lost something precious.
She had ruined their relationship.
Despite looking cold, Samuel was a very filial child.
She was silly.
Laurel looked at Samuel, then at Nicole, and whispered, "You can bring me and these women to Mark.
He is in Country F. I think he will bring me back. You must have something to do here. Don't waste time
on me, a dying woman."
Hearing Mark's name, Nicole instantly became nervous.
"Uncle Mark is here? Do you know where he is?"
"Yes."
Laurel found that even at this point, Nicole still respectfully addressed her.
What a virtuous and talented girl! How could she hurt Nicole like that?
If Laurel was nice to her, perhaps they would have a better relationship.
The more Laurel thought about it, the more she felt regret.
But Nicole did not know what she was thinking about. She continued, "Is he far from here? How can we
contact him?"
Nicole had thought that they were alone here. But now, Mark was here, and it seemed that Laurel knew
where he was. This news excited Nicole.
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