Her Graceful War Song by Summer's Blaze

Chapter 690

As soon as Florence heard that Daniel was to be locked away in the dungeon, she hurried after Eleanor.

"Your Highness, have you changed your mind?"

"Just lock him up for now," Eleanor snapped, feeling a wave of irritation wash over her.

"Yes, of course. Please don't be angry. You must take care of yourself," Florence urged gently.

"No one can compare to Hector. Even if he looks exactly the same, if he's not him, then he's not him. Not even the slightest resemblance can stir my heart. In fact, that face only makes me furious," Eleanor ranted as she stormed back into her room, a fire burning in her eyes.

After she sat down, she still felt overwhelmingly restless.

"Bring me water and scented soap. I need to wash my hands," she ordered.

The maids hurried about, bringing in warm water.

Eleanor washed her hands repeatedly, scrubbing away the memory of touching Daniel. It was just like how after every encounter with Henry, every moment spent close to him under the flickering light of the lanterns had to be washed away-requiring her to soak in bucket after bucket of hot water to rid herself of that repugnant aura.

the maids, Florence sighed deeply as she observed Eleanor's increasingly

do you love Hector for his face? He's dead. Even if someone looks just like him, he's not the man in your heart. Why torment

Eleanor couldn't stand anyone saying she loved Hector. Even Florence saying it would provoke a sharp rebuttal. But now, Eleanor didn't want to argue. She suddenly felt that aside from loving and hating Hector, she had no connection to him whatsoever. So,

all fate. I don't want to see a face like his again. Ruin Daniel's face and kill both his sons. As for his pregnant wife... Didn't you say that pregnancy is a hellish experience for a woman? Then, just send

Tomorrow is the Emberfest Festival, and you've spent days transcribing scriptures. Why not

to see Florence standing motionless, she erupted in anger, shouting, "What? Do you pity them? Fine, I'll indulge

stepped in quickly. "I'm here, Your

"Bring Daniel's wife and his two sons here. Lock them all in the dungeon. Right before their eyes, destroy Daniel's face and kill them all together. I want them to

worried but didn't say anything. So,

the lingering anger in the grand princess' demeanor made Florence

emotions," she said before quickly stepping out

"Kurt, wait a moment."

around and respectfully

lowered his

man's face and she blames us later, what will we do? Finding another face that bears such résemblance will be nearly

to you facing a lot of blame. For now, let's just keep him in the dungeon. Bring his wife and two children there too. Her Highness