dorothea
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One month later. I woke up to the sound of curtains being pulled back. When I opened my eyes, Marina turned toward me and smiled brightly. "Did you sleep well, Baron?" "Mmm." I rubbed my bleary eyes, turned over, and pulled the blanket back up to cover my neck. "Oh my, you can't! If you fall asleep again! And today of all days." "Mmm, sorry. Just a little longer." "Oh, really! Do you want to be criticized by the Highcross servants from the very first day? Being late to your own…-
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"Baron, you're here!" "Oh, Rian. How's your arm?" "Well, it's bearable." My handsome worker showed me his arm suspended in a protective sling around his neck. "I just feel sorry that I can't be much help to the construction team. Everyone is working so hard." "Oh my! Count! Please don't say that. Baron, actually, the Count was removing his protective wrap until just now and directly handling those materials...... mmph! mmph!" A worker who had been sitting on a log and resting shouted…
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A cool breeze came from somewhere. It was a wind that gently scattered my hair and soothed my throat, which felt as if it had been burned. If heaven existed, would it feel like this? Quiet, peaceful, and cool...... When I opened my eyes to the sensation of something tapping my fingertips, I saw Mrs. Clo's black bead-like eyes and small beak. So in heaven, we're together...... "Gasp! No!" "Shh!" As I tried to sit up abruptly, someone held my other hand. When I turned to the side,…
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The flames seemed to have been extinguished, but smoke filled the air everywhere. The second floor corridor appeared to be empty. Florian quickly checked each room, confirming they were vacant, then swiftly proceeded to the third floor. Right in front of the stairs, he saw a young couple with a little girl just coming out. The wife and child had covered their mouths with cloth pieces, but the husband was coughing continuously with his bare face, and all of them were streaming tears due to the…
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When Florian's party arrived at Moorfield, the horses were completely exhausted. Dain and the coachman Ryle had caught up later, allowing them to travel by carriage part of the way, but Florian eventually got out of the carriage and rode ahead on horseback with just one hand. His mind was consumed with the thought of meeting Clarence and conveying his true feelings. The thought of leaving her alone in that empty room on that rainy night when they confirmed their feelings for each other was driving…
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"Jensen!" A red stain on the butler's clothes grew like a flower, and Jensen slid down to the floor. While some servants rushed to the fallen butler, turning him over and examining his wound, Florian ran to Griffin, who was wrestling with Dain. He kicked the hunting rifle on the floor, sending it flying far away. "Let go! You bastards! How dare you lay hands on me! I am the Count. I am Count Harford!" Griffin, who had pushed Dain away and stood up, was taller and bigger than anyone there,…
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The silence suggested Griffin had left. He certainly hadn't gone to fetch help, but had probably abandoned him, assuming he would fall on his own. So he shouldn't harbor false hope. He couldn't expect any help to resolve this situation. Florian firmly gripped the branch with his functioning left hand and prepared himself mentally. Then he lowered his body along with the gradually sinking branches, supporting himself while holding the branch with just one hand. Fortunately, the bundle of…
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After Marina and the maids left, I stood by the window for a long time, looking at the gradually darkening sky. I really enjoyed these quiet moments alone. By now, I had shed all resentment and hatred toward Rian. What happened was a tragedy caused by an unavoidable accident, and in the end, we both found what we wanted, so all turned out well. Anyway, I changed the fate written in that diary. Though June has long passed, I'm still alive like this, and I've protected my castle and territory…
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"There's no problem between us." Florian spoke lightly to the worried-looking Jensen. "We're simply respecting each other's domains. It might seem strange, but she's a proper Baron with her own title, so this is for the best." "I'm sure you're right. I apologize for speaking out of turn." Jensen bowed his head. "No, thank you for your concern." Florian replied gently. Jensen glanced at the Count, then bowed with a "Rest well" before withdrawing. The Count who had returned after a…
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The envelope was completely empty. At first, her letters had seemed perfunctory, but they gradually grew longer, and reading them once or twice a week became enjoyable. It was also nice to share our innermost thoughts and discuss various concerns. But in this letter, after going on and on about that well-built fellow, she suddenly cut it off. Who said I had no interest? What an unusual personality, really. Here I am, unable to sleep as I prepare for our wedding ceremony scheduled for…
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