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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.”

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

and she repeatedly warned, “When you’re back in the Imperial Capital, until your wings are strong, keep your head down.”

and carefree. “Sis, I’ll

a weight lifted

studying, I might not be able to look out for you. You

luminous as stars, softened with his

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an old lady? You’re only

Isabella froze.

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she was only 22.

already experienced

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

how she should be living after her

smile, she looked at him.

her, “Sis, you’re the most beautiful when you smile.

I know,” she replied lightly.

a magic trick, Theodore produced a brocade

gift for you,” he said,

For her, his journey across the ocean to see her was already

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hadn’t expected him to

thoughtfulness behind his gesture far exceeded anything her so–called husband or hypocritical family had ever shown her.

her

and take a look.”

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