His mother shook her head, a wry smile on her face suggesting a form of relief. "Forget it, there's no reasoning with scum like you... You'll never understand that for many people, reputation and innocence are far more important than life itself! My father has been diligent and honest his whole life, never committing a wrong or evil deed, big or small. I didn't mean to kill anyone; it was an accident. The court won't sentence me to death, but the fact remains that two lives were lost because of one corpse. Once this gets out, everyone will sympathize with the 'other woman' who died along with her unborn child. They will say that my father abused his power, getting my intentional homicide sentenced as manslaughter instead. My father's lifelong spotless reputation will be ruined. At the twilight of his life, his good name will be impaired because of me, his unworthy daughter, and he will be spat upon and cursed."
"No... No, that won't happen..."
