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Isabella turned pale with fright and quickly shielded Theodore behind her.

Nathan’s raised fist hovered in the air but never came down. He simply stood there, stunned, staring at Isabella.

Seeing her protect another man, her gaze so firm and resolute, something deep inside him began to crumble.

The once timid Isabella had only ever shown such courage for him.

Now, that bravery was no longer his alone.

He finally understood: he had lost the girl who had once loved him with all her heart.

Taking advantage of Nathan’s momentary daze, Isabella grabbed Theodore and ran.

When they reached a deserted street, Isabella clutched her chest, exhaling in relief.

Then, she lightly punched Theodore in the chest–a gesture

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more sound than fury.

Angrily, she scolded him, “He’s the young master of the Imperial Capital, someone even your eldest brother has to tread carefully around. You’ve offended him–do you not want to survive in the Imperial Capital anymore?”

Theodore put on a look of grievance. “He deserved it.”

of Nathan’s bruised, panda–like eyes, Isabella couldn’t help feeling secretly delighted.

safety overpowered her amusement, and she repeatedly warned, “When you’re back in the Imperial

and carefree. “Sis, I’ll do

this, a weight lifted from

while I’m busy studying, I might not be able to look out for

as stars, softened with his gentle smile.

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an old lady? You’re

Isabella froze.

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right, she was only 22.

she had already experienced so much hardship.

young age, the countless sorrows and separations. she had endured had left her with a

should be

a radiant smile, she

beautiful when you smile. You should do it

I know,” she

Theodore produced a brocade

Sis. A gift for you,” he said, offering it

covered her mouth in surprise. For her, his journey across the ocean to see

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him to

behind his gesture far exceeded anything her so–called

said, her voice soft with emotion.

take a look.”

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