884 A Very Long Time

The Duke eyed the blond woman before he let out a sigh. "Arrest Leandro and Mikaela."

"Father! How could you?"

"How could I what, Leandro?" The Duke asked. "How could I have the knight arrest a criminal?"

"I— "

"You held us against our will. That is a crime itself. After that, you let your sister roam free despite knowing that she was responsible for stabbing me. She not only attacked the Grand Duke but also tried to cover up her crimes by working with you. Isn't that something that warrants an arrest?"

"Father!" Mikaela started bawling, her shoulders shook while eyeing her father, silently asking for him to reconsider. "That was a mistake."