Ellis paused slightly.
Everyone around was stunned, looking at him with confusion.
Austin cried out, "I fell for Mary. After all, she's known as a high and mighty beauty in Clance. Many of us wanted to sleep with her, but since she's the legitimate daughter of the Davis family, we didn't dare to be reckless. Later, when she fell from grace, everyone wanted to get close. We just like to brag, that's all!"
He looked at Mary. "That last time, when she accompanied her uncle and me for dinner, I took a liking to her. Her uncle implied that she should keep me company, but as soon as her uncle left, she made up an excuse to leave. I couldn't let her leave at that point, so I forced myself on her..."
This statement caused Ellis's pupils to contract sharply, and he stared at Austin.
