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orcefully grabbed my hair. Pain shot through every inch of my scalp, and my eyes welled up with tears. He dragged me across the room, pinning

p on my hair. Tears streamed down my face, and I bit my lip

ac

y or smirks, and I couldn't blame them. The lady of the proud House of Gattar was being humiliat

unted, pouring salt on my wounds. He breathed heavily as he ruthlessly removed the silver hairpin from my

ed. The ogre who won't give me an heir!" He shoved me away, and I crashed hard onto the unforgiving floor. The fancy r

allen in love with a decade ago. The man who once cherished me and promised me the world had transfor

nickname when I was sixteen-the most beautiful maiden in the entire city. Ma

concept during my upbringing, and I was too noble to mistreat anyone, even servants. While my friends bullied their servants and slave girls, I befriended

were childhood friends, and love blossomed, hastening our marriage. R

ever, as our marriage reached its fifth year without a child, he resorted to desperate measures. He filled me with fertili

He drank excessively, abused me, and frequented brothels, leaving me untouched for months. When he did desire me, it wa

ttar Manor; news of my barrenness and his actions had spread throughout Ruqgu. I accepted my fate, trusting Eria to manage my businesses. She

om. The two servants hesitantly opened the door and left, fearing beco

uldn't do that earlier; my husband delighted in having them witness h

ia ran her fingers through my hair in a so

a. I promise," she assured me, enf

has forsaken me. You don't understand; I'm alone," I replied, my vo

a message for you," she said in a hushed t

austed. Keep your message, Eria," I said, rising slowly with her assistance.

ur problems," Eria revealed, leaving m

is

. My curiosity overcame my despair, if only for a moment."Wh

y above a whisper. "I met her on my way to the market this m

about my predicament?" I murmured confused about the entire

She has heard of your plight, Lina. She believes she can he

didn't, I trust Eria bu

ence the nagging doubts.Eria's gaze bore into mine, unwavering in its sincerity. "I believe in

I meet her

revealing a small, ornate envelope concealed within the folds of her dre

t her before mi

ould alter the course of my life. But will I tru