Chapter 1630

I looked up to see Lucien Claude standing there. Without a word, he stepped

quickly between Samuel and me. With his back to me, I couldn't see his

expression.

However, his voice was firm and sharp when he instructed, "Step back."

Samuel clearly hadn't expected that.

He stumbled back and eyed Lucien coldly. "Who are you? I'm here for my wife. What business is it of yours?"

Samuel calling me his wife made my stomach turn. The past rushed back all at once, filling me with bitterness and anger.

"I have no husband. I am no one's wife. Mind your words, or you'll ruin my reputation," I said coldly.

Samuel hurried to speak: "Leona, I know I was wrong. Punish me, scold me, whatever you like, but we—"

"You are not husband and wife," Lucien cut him off, having clearly seen my position on the matter.

He waved a hand toward the end of the lane. "Guards, come and see the young lord of the Earl of Gracehold's family back to his home."

At once, two men stepped forward and took Samuel by each arm.

do you think you are?! I'm here to see my wife! This has nothing to

concern of yours," Lucien replied coolly. "Take him

stuffed a cloth into his mouth before hauling him to the carriage

paces, gave a proper bow, and politely said, "Your Grace, forgive me

curtsey in return. "Were you merely

he confirmed,

mood already shaken from Samuel's appearance, I had no desire to

replied, "Thank

be safer with a few maids accompanying you. There are always

in embroidery. Occasionally, when I returned home, I took a carriage without any maids or servants, only the coachman. Just now, the coachman

think

Samuel

Mr. Claude," I said quietly, then turned and walked into

still standing where I had left him, looking in my direction. Perhaps he hadn't expected me to turn back so suddenly, for his face flushed red before he quickly looked away. He gave a stiff bow, then turned and walked

rather strange. Why

Samuel had come to see

and full of regret. He said he finally understood how good I had been

dared to wrong me again, may he be struck

realize one's mistake and

years, enduring hardship. Now that he had repented, he ought to

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