Chapter 311
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"Madame." — Along with the knock on her lounge’s door, the call of a servant arrived.
"Come in." — The woman told the servant, maintaining composure as she was aware of the news they might announce.
"His Grace has arrived. I was told he wishes to meet you and will come to the place you are at."
"... Tell him I will be here."
"Yes, Madame."
Brief was the interaction, yet strong was the effect it took on the awaiting Duchess. The embroidery she had been working on to distract her lonely days when distress was continuously drowning her, as the son she could no longer recognise and the now quiet youngest daughter stayed under the same roof, was not able to be resumed as blush commenced to emerge in her cheeks. Those that had left youth behind yet looked innocent at the thought of her husband’s arrival.
"Orland is here..." — Elenaide whispered gently as one of her hands gingerly grazed the rosy skin. Expectant to meet the gentleman her husband is.
’My sweet husband... Who is also admirably strong... I need no fear anymore for he will aid his wife in front of an insolent son.’
"... Theressa, are you not going to go welcome your Father?"
"... I am still ashamed to do so, Mother... Father was kind when reprimanding me yet I know he–"
"Tsk. I have told you it was not your fault. The evil child’s misleading actions keep confusing you but believe your Mother, she is using you. If anything, she deserved to be beaten instead of receiving a measly slap from your hand."