i dont think the marquess committing suicide is a good way for him to atone for his sins. if he truly realized what he had done he wouldve groveled and at least lived out the last few years of his life serving linden instead of taking the easy way out. i know his sister was suffering a lot but that doesnt excuse killing the parent and sister of a mere child. as for linden's rage, i think he needs to realize that he doesnt need to forgive someone just for apologizing. after getting those people who hurt him to grovel or at least apologize he should just keep hating them but change his way of remembering what he lost from revenge to simply mourning them.