The revenge sprees that both Edmond goes on hurt to more people than just the people they meant to harm. Edmond wanted to get back at Villefort, Mondego and Danglers. In doing so Edmond ruins the lives of many people. Albert, Mercdes, Mme. Danglers, her daughter, M. Debray, Mme Villefort, her son, her daughter Valentine and M. Noirtier are all victims of Edmond's revenge when they did nothing to wrong him. Edmond never intended to hurt any of them, he even loved Mercdes more than life itself and would never harm a child,  however his revenge and pride got the better of him and he didn't stop while he was ahead hurting.