Maribel spoke calmly, "I stand by what I said. If you believe it's fabricated, feel free to report it to the authorities and let them investigate. Vincent, my father once considered you his closest friend, even entrusting the entire family to you on his deathbed. And this is how you repay him? By taking things this far?"
Vincent's expression darkened. His mind raced, and his eyes narrowed slightly.
He adjusted his posture, reverting to his usual composed demeanor.
"Fine. I'll admit it. I did develop feelings for Mrs. Lenning. But Maribel, your father has been gone for so long. Do you expect her to remain alone forever? I didn't interfere in their marriage, at most my actions were morally questionable. But what does that have to do with you? Your father had the right to blame me. You don
