Did he promise to marry her?

Selah was taken aback.

What was he thinking? How could he marry a former maid? Would his mother ever agree to such a thing? After all these years, was he still trying to deceive her with empty promises?

“Arturo, enough with your empty promises.

I’m not the same person I once was.

Your words only make me despise you more.

Selah rose from the shoe stool, no longer wishing to linger.

Just as Arturo was about to continue, a knock on the door interrupted him.

Who could it be, knocking at such a late hour?

Realizing something, Arturo quickly ushered Selah behind him.

to her, “Go inside and close

at Arturo, Selah offered

strolled into the

of sight,

Miranda Yates, flanked by two bodyguards

stern, and a prominent scar

ear to her cheek,

have heard you are in Morcastle looking for

Is it true?”

briefly showed surprise, but

why are you here?” He asked, his lips tight as he glanced at

“You wait outside.

her words to the two bodyguards standing

nodded

Miranda entered the room and gracefully seated herself on

bedroom where Selah had disappeared, then

knows what mess you would’ve created

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