Judy, filled with shame, tried to leave but was held back by Ace's parents.

"It’s all your fault, you bitch! You seduced my son, and because of you, my grandson died!"

They slapped her repeatedly. Ace seemed to completely ignore the scene, his hand reaching for the ashes but then recoiling as if shocked.

"Ah, brother, save me... brother..." Judy cried out in desperation, her eyes pleading with Ace to rescue her.

I watched this farce with indifference, feeling no satisfaction. Steven was already dead; who were they putting on a show for now?

Ace tried to make a move but was frozen in place by my words.

I softly...