Bringing My Wife Back

- Stela, B

y resigned themselves t

received a proper upbringing-first from her mother, Laura, before

with a grace that could not be overlooked-and Ash knew this all too well. There was a deep sense of guilt in his gaze every time he looked at her, especially when he recalled how

toward his father, who came from humble origins. Laura's story was differen

s family upheld the values and pride of old nobility, believing strongly in politically beneficial marriages. To them, Laura's marriage to A

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!" Atthy called out firmly, her v

our cooperation," Billy replied curt

'm counting on you both," Atthy said, her gaz

, be a good child, and don't cause trouble for your family. Stay healthy and be happy!" she sai

of. Understand?" Atthy gently patted Dimi's head, her eyes glistening. Th

hy and happy, just as we always have..." Her voice cracked slightl

could only manage a few words. They had no strength to respond, merely held her t

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nally reached the center of Nauruan. They arrived at a shabby, neglected inn.

re for the envoy from Alpe

Alpen?!" Atthy asked, puzzl

have other business in Nauruan. Another envoy from His Grace the Grand Duke will escort you to Alpen. I hope you'l

er her breath. "This is strange..

master won't accept me as a wife? That would actually be a relief for me... But still, if there's even a ch

s future bride to stay in a place like this? Is he truly a Grand Duke? Even if he disl

''Why wait for another envoy? A

ot by a common servant who should know his place. Billy's harsh words had stung. After all,

ent and follow orders. But her heart was far from calm. She woul

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confined in that dismal inn, g

e palace than house, its halls glittering with luxury. There, she was dressed in an extravagant gow

" she asked quietly, discomf

us, as if trying to proclaim something loud and desper

the Grand Duke," answered Stela, the senior am

asked with a frown, uns

. But when everything was done, they didn't leave. Inste

r attendants, my lady," said Ste

!" Atthy snapped,

r was unlike any proper noble servant. Well-trained attendants should have known to introduc

or a noblewoman to go without attendants," St

ght her etiquette, and her father had raised her with discipline. She might have grown up like a commoner, but she underst

ne would be more than eno

ly following orders," Stela answered

ed at last, defeated-but

y had no doubt they would use the Grand Duke'

arance now," said Rosa, the youngest of the

f any comfort. Her deep brown skin and striking red hair should have shone on their own-but the outfit only made her feel more l

from plain. Her features were soft and sincere, with a charm that lingered.

r. Everything about her, from her raw honesty to her fire, drew the eye

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