The Last Act of Pity

"Cordelia, that's enough! Do you think I'll pity you if you do this? Do you think that I'll help you?" Gideon shouted at Cordelia with his emotions out of control. "It's all your fault. You deserve it!"

"Cordelia, did you listen to my warnings?" Gideon's voice was hoarse and trembling.

"Cordelia! I can't possibly help you for the rest of my life. I helped you suppress countless rumors, but this ti