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sound of laughter and chatter as the evening of the engagement draws near. The grand hall is

ation, there is tension in the air –

ove, a woman whom I cannot envision spending the rest of my days w

ping from one country to anothe, or her dirtin

for a wife. How can I start a family with s

ather and Vera's father will do to her for scattering their plans. They never spared anyone that ever dared to inter

ousekeeper who has been tasked with helping to serve the food and drinks. She moves with gr

thed in wealth and privilege could not radiate. In her presence, I find myself momentarily distracted,

is extravagant, her makeup heavy and unappealing, giving her the appearance of a masquerade performe

ryone around. I cannot help but feel a pang of disappointment at the sight of her. This is not

f power and prestige that our families play. Yet, despi

le and toast to our union. Lord Donald, my father beams with pride, his happiness evid

ppy. She has never enjoyed her marriage with lord Donald, my father as he rules house

r wether she's the cause or not. He beats my mother at every chance to do that especially the early days of his building his business. If

era and they envisioned it within them th

, who seem to be the most pleased of all. They watch the proceedings with a

rface, everything appears to be perfect – the engagement is proceeding as planned, and all seems right with the world

not help but wonder – is this truly the path that I am meant to follow? Or is the

dying up the hall, I noticed myself marvelling at the beautiful Kiera again. But beneath her beau

not to complicate things for her further. Why is she always here to clean instead of her aunty , and why is she

noticed over time that Mr John always force the girls to sleep with him. I'm sure he's making pass

g wish. I'm not surprised that my father is keeping to it because I know him to listen to nobody even his wi