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The Count and Countess were taken aback. The Duke, who had shown no prior interest in marriage, was now proposing. But his handsome face, one hand placed over his heart, radiated sincerity. He demonstrated remarkable nobility, sacrificing himself for a woman who might never awaken. The Count and Countess couldn't find a reason to refuse this advantageous, albeit unusual, engagement. The Duke’s daily devotion and the rumors already circulating about Sophia spending the night with him further cemented…- 41.7 K • Ongoing
- Awakening as if by a miracle, Sophia's improved condition prompted the Count, who had been murmuring prayers of thanks, to finally inquire about the night of the incident. Until now, with Sophia asleep, he'd been forced to rely solely on the Duke's account. Sophia, however, shook her head, claiming no memory, then fell silent, clutching her water glass. The Count could only sadly stroke his daughter's small, trembling shoulders. He supposed the Duke's story must be true. “I'm sorry, Sophie.” The…
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- *** Sophia Hilden had awakened a month ago from a five-month slumber. Five months! It felt more like she had died and been reborn. But hers wasn't the sleep of the ill. She awoke feeling refreshed and invigorated, her limbs full of energy, her complexion radiant. Knowing her condition was far from what others described as a five-month coma, she couldn’t believe her parents’ tearful words. “What do you mean, five months have passed? Yesterday was Georgia Centania's ball.” She spoke as if only…
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- “Sophie.” A cheerful voice rang clearly down the hall. Sophie shivered, turning a corner to evade the persistently pursuing voice. That madman. He actually came all the way here. “Where are you, Sophie?” The man's voice was languid, dismissing her flight as a playful game. Even now, Sophie could picture the slow curve of his lips, the flash of blue eyes beneath his golden hair. ‘Isn't he just marvelous?’ countless noblewomen had murmured, almost sighing. Sophie herself had once been…
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Flora, noticing Vivian’s reaction, smiled and addressed Emma in a gentle voice. “Madam, do you perhaps have any chocolate? The dresses are so beautiful and intricate, even just from the sketches, that I’ll need some time to consider them carefully.” “You flatter me, Your Highness. Please take your time looking at the designs, and I’ll have some brought to you.” “Thank you.” Her kind sister, as always, knew her preferences well. Bittersweet chocolate was Vivian’s favorite treat.…- 72.7 K • Ongoing
- The boy would come to deeply regret this complacency. His casual dismissal of the mark’s significance would put the young and vulnerable Vivian in grave danger. The Dukedom had more enemies than he realized. He never anticipated an attack by a group of sorcerers whose motives remained shrouded in mystery. If he had known, he would never have kissed Vivian's hand that day. He hadn’t realized she felt the same. Back then, he believed he could protect Vivian effortlessly. That arrogance proved to be a…
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- Vivian answered Ethan with a light laugh, like the chirp of a bird. “Ha! As a noble, I’m bound for a political marriage anyway. A marriage for the prosperity of my family and the Empire. Honestly, though, I’d prefer to marry someone I love, someone I'm compatible with. I'm still young, so it's alright to have such hopes, isn't it?” “Someone you love?” Ethan’s eyes flashed with a jealous green. Unaware, Vivian continued innocently, “Yes. Though it’ll likely never happen. Oh, I wish…
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“Yeah, you said you didn't like showing your body to others. I got it.” “No, what I meant was…!” Diana clamped her mouth shut, realizing her raised voice had betrayed her. She cleared her throat. “I don’t like seeing other people’s bodies either.” “What…? How can that be?” Ellie frowned. Fine, Diana didn't want to show her body, but why would she not want to see anyone else's? Did Ellie smell? She lifted her arm and sniffed her armpit. Still clean. Diana was dumbfounded by…- 29.7 K • Ongoing
- Ellie, feeling like a child being patronized, pouted. The old man chuckled. “Be careful. There are a lot of pickpockets around there.” “Really?” Ellie’s eyes widened, and she instinctively clutched her handbag tighter, as if advertising its valuable contents. Anderson let out a hearty laugh. How could he not treat her like a child? “Well, yes. A lot of people with full purses pass through there.” “Oh…” “Can’t hurt to be cautious. Now, you’ll be late. Go straight this…
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- A maid’s life is nothing but repetition. The chores are endless, and days blur into one another as she rushes around the estate. And so, without any particular event, a shared day off for Ellie and Daniel drew near. The night before their holiday. Ellie, having finished her work, washed and returned to her room as usual. But Daniel, who would normally be waiting his turn, was already dressed in his finest going-out clothes. Ellie asked, a puzzled look on her face, “Are you going out…
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