Oh man, I didn't expect to cry for this part right now. I read this part of the novel just a week ago; it did get me then, but reading this with the art. Oh man, I feel sad for Penelope and the Duke. They were just trying to do their best, but they have been missing each other for so long. I am glad the Duke was finally honest.
No… it is your fault, even if you tried your best.
But that doesn't mean you can’t do better. Apologies, accept the other person's feelings, and be patient. You might be forgiven and be able to start something new, or you'll have to learn to let go and work on doing better.
I am hoping that she does better with her adopted daughter, but I also wish Emilia would forgive her. But then again, if she stayed like the original timeline, I think she would not have been treated as Emilia, but as Ophelia…. Mom needs some serious therapy.
No…. No, no, no…..nooooooo!