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ror as she brushed her hair. She could see the maid, whom had often accompanied her e

had a warm smile. She knew that the Duke would

!" The butler

r hairbrush on the tabl

t the man whom my heart bea

g for you in the drawing-room. He wishes that you should

the drawing-room. She had seen him; he had his eyes at the window as he gazed the

She said happily, resti

and diverted his gaze back to the window. He instantly broke the hug. F

you know about it but His Majesty insisted that I must be discreet about my holiday.

myself. I wish you let not your ang

amusing. He turned to his side, facing her. Fi

rt, there hasn't been an us nor will there be. I had put up this char

ly. Her initial expectation w

aids and others which I have lost count of. I had always disliked your presence in my life from

r and I don't want you to bother me no more. I'm contented with the woman I have chosen, though it might displeased my mother-your best

uickly wiped off the tears on

e asked him, gri

he sight of her anger

ror's daughter? Another prin

n his silence and wa

oner?" She assumed, with h

ed to her suspicions and walked towards him. She

She slun

er over me? Someone, who clearly smells

eyes and shook his h

. You're clearly the type who spits out sugar and goe

ive with someone like you. At least the Duchess has some good qualities in her. Y

't spare you." S

close to her. He looked at her directly he

." He muttered, in a low voice.

him and slowly returned to her distress-tears

ILLIAMS'

t peacefully, hoping it wouldn't be interrupted by her husband. After she was done, satisfied wit

built his house in and left the rest as they we

ng." Rebecca said gladly. She

cause problems later. She had the urge to tell her

s when he returns." Zita said cowar

had her eyes on Zita. Zita knew she h

aped his wrath because of his departure. But when he returns,

only an object mockery to him. He hates me and only married me to mak

your arrival to the house. He had everyone on their feet and made sure t

pises me. What's there to hope in marriage like mine?" Rebecca said airily. The b

nly to regret it later. She had hopes of

ed in with the man whom she desired.

ach and let a sigh. She ha

as left with what she thought would

ers to herself?" Zi

replied

y your love with me? I promise to listen without j

of the pain and shame I feel wi

n by an insect-a little ant-and slapped it off her

" She exclai

napped out when she heard her voice, slightly loud. She looked at