If murder wasn't illegal, Nidia would have killed Barend right there and then.
Back then, her mother was the beauty of the countryside. Not only that she was also well mannered and smart. Due to the conservativeness in their area, most parents wouldn't let their daughters get proper education. However, Nidia's grandparents were different and supported her mother all the way. They hoped that their daughter could change her own fate and live in the big cities.
No one would have expected Barend to rape her when he was drunk.
If Nidia's mother hadn't met Barend, she wouldn't have died from sickness at the age of forty. She would've still been here, married to a loving husband, living her best life...
Yet, all of that was ruined by this heartless monster.
Hearing that familiar voice, Barend turned around to look at Nidia. A brief pause followed, and he stuttered, "N... Nidia?"
