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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.”

Isabella couldn’t help feeling secretly

her amusement, and she repeatedly warned, “When you’re back in the Imperial Capital, until your wings are strong,

and carefree. “Sis, I’ll do as your

a weight lifted

I’m busy studying, I might not be able to look out for you. You have to stay sharp and avoid getting schemed

as stars, softened with his gentle

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you nagging like an old lady? You’re

Isabella froze.

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was

experienced so

young age, the countless sorrows and separations. she

should be living after

smile, she looked at

most beautiful when you smile. You should do it

know,” she replied

as if performing a magic trick, Theodore produced a brocade box from

for you,” he said, offering

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

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hadn’t expected him to prepare

thoughtfulness behind his gesture far exceeded anything her so–called husband or hypocritical

Theo,” she said, her voice

and take

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