Rebecca didn’t want things to get complicated.
She exhaled long, hoping he wouldn’t change his mind.
“Haa…”
“What’s wrong?”
Theo, bringing freshly baked cookies, jumped in alarm.
It was the first time since her return he’d spoken to her directly; Rebecca’s eyes widened.
At her questioning gaze, Theo flinched but, resolute, set the plate down.
“Tomorrow the divorce is final. Is that why you’re upset?”
“Divorce…”
Rebecca smiled faintly.
Honestly, life here was so joyful she’d nearly forgotten about it until moments ago.
The years trapped in the count’s estate felt like a distant dream.
Painful memories remained vivid, yet they no longer intruded.
Sometimes, in this peaceful routine, she wondered what revenge even meant.
But she steeled herself.
Thinking of her past life made her blood boil again.
And if the poison symptoms vanished, Zeppelin’s obsession might return—worse than before.
She thought of Robert, the hounds who’d sworn loyalty,…
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