"Is that really the case?" Mr. Wenders sneered, "Maybe you have good intentions, but you chose the stupidest way to express them. Your little tricks can't make me happy, but completely ruin it.
This night!"
"I'm sorry, my dear..." Daphne cried and apologized to her husband again, "Since you returned to Manderley Manor, there has been no smile on your face. You have been depressed from morning to night. I guess this is because of what you did.
Not good enough, not qualified enough to be the hostess of Manderley Manor, I let you down..."
"Don't talk nonsense, Daphne, I'm very satisfied with you!" Mr. Wenders hesitated and said to his wife in a somewhat unspeakable voice, "The reason why I'm in a bad mood is because this manor is full of that woman's legacy.
Traces... This was a mistake on my part. I should have renovated the manor in advance before taking you home."
"My dear, you finally pointed out the key to the problem." Daphne choked and said, "Yes, from the porcelain on the dining table to the artwork in the gallery, Rebecca's imprint is everywhere in this manor, reflecting the
Her exquisite taste.”
"In addition to these dead utensils, the servants in the manor often compare myself with Rebecca in private. Everyone feels that I am not as good as her in every way... I overheard their discussion and felt very sad, but at the same time
I have to admit that their evaluation is reasonable."
"Bullshit! Daphne, don't listen to those despicable slaves. Rebecca...she is just better at winning people's hearts than you. In my eyes, you are ten thousand times better than her!" Mr. Wenders said excitedly
explain.
"Thank you for your comfort, dear, I am very relieved, but I know in my heart that this is not true..." Daphne sighed and said quietly, "Please don't treat me as a little fool, I have eyes and ears.
, I have a brain, I can see, listen, think, and compare the strengths and weaknesses of myself and Rebecca. I know that I am not as good as her."
"My dear, admit it frankly, you still miss Rebecca in your heart. This yearning exceeds your love for me, especially after returning to Manderley Manor.
It becomes more and more intense, which is the source of your depression."
"My dear, I don't blame you. If I were you, I would be more in love with a better woman, and I... am just a substitute to soothe the wounds in your heart."
"No! Daphne, I love you more than anything else. You are yourself, not someone else's substitute!" Mr. Wenders said eagerly.
"Okay, dear Maxim, don't lie to yourself anymore... I have decided to face reality. As long as it can make you happy, I will be willing to play Rebecca's substitute all my life, because I love you more than anything else."
More than I love my own dignity.”
At this point, Daphne burst into tears.
Musk and Lisa, who were hiding outside the door and eavesdropping on the couple's conversation, were also deeply touched by Daphne's true confession.
This poor woman did not hesitate to burn herself and sacrifice everything for the man she loved deeply, including the self-respect and self-love that make people human. She was like a fanatic who had lost his mind.
Although this kind of fanatical love is touching, it also reveals signs of pathology and points to the abyss of self-destruction.
Mr. Wenders seemed to be moved by Daphne's confession. After a long silence, he finally couldn't help but reveal his true feelings.
"Daphne, you are the kindest girl I have ever met in my life. Stop thinking nonsense. Women like Rebecca can't even compare to a hair of yours!"
"You think I miss her? You are wrong, Daphne. In fact, I don't love Rebecca at all. It can even be said that I hate that slutty bitch!"
"She pretends to be holy in front of outsiders, but in private she leads a dissolute life. Not only does she hook up with wild men behind my back, she also..."
At this point, Mr. Wenders stopped, breathing heavily, and seemed to have difficulty speaking.
"Forget it, I don't want to mention these disgusting scandals anymore! Daphne, you just need to know that my marriage to Rebecca has long existed in name only. I was just worried about the family reputation and couldn't make up my mind to divorce her!"
"Fortunately, she is dead, and I am finally freed from the long nightmare, and I am lucky enough to meet you, Daphne, oh, my little angel... It was you who saved my soul, and we will be happy together in the future.
Live a happy life and don’t make yourself unhappy anymore.”
After listening to her husband's confession, it was Daphne's turn to fall into a long silence.
When she spoke again, her voice couldn't help but tremble slightly:
"My dear, if Rebecca is really an unruly woman, if she has really done something sorry for you, then of course you have reason to hate her... However, in this case, an insulted husband will
What to do with his slutty wife?"
"Maxim, for the sake of the Lord, please tell me honestly... how much of the rumors about you murdering Rebecca are true?"
"Daphne, don't believe the nonsense in the newspaper!" Mr. Wenders shouted excitedly, "Rebecca's death was just an accident. Although it was different from the accident I mentioned before, what does it matter?
?Anyway, it wasn’t me who did it...although I once wanted to kill her with my own hands!"
Daphne remained silent, perhaps she had begun to suspect that her husband was lying and no longer trusted the wife-murder suspect.
Mr. Wenders obviously didn't want to continue discussing this dangerous topic with his wife. He gasped for breath and suddenly asked Daphne: "Who asked you to dress up as Rebecca?"
"No...it was just a whim of my own." Daphne answered hesitantly.
"Daphne, you are not a very good liar. Tell me honestly, did Danvers ask you to do this?"
Under her husband's severe questioning, Daphne was forced to tell the truth: "It was indeed Mrs. Danvers who gave me the idea. We originally thought we could give you a surprise, but we screwed it up..."
"Danvers, that venomous snake, I knew she was the one behind it!" Mr. Wenders yelled angrily.
At this time, Musk heard footsteps coming from the stairs, and quickly switched out the "Mage Mask" and blessed himself and Lisa with the "Invisibility Technique" as quickly as possible.
As soon as he finished casting the spell, he saw Mrs. Danvers appearing at the top of the stairs. She walked to the gallery door expressionlessly, knocked on the door, and without waiting for the owner to say anything, she opened the door and barged in.
Musk and Lisa, who were invisible, looked at each other in shock when they saw this scene.
I can't believe that Mrs. Danvers dares to be so arrogant. As a housekeeper, she doesn't take the master seriously at all.
