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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.”

eyes, Isabella couldn’t help feeling secretly delighted.

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

was bright and carefree. “Sis, I’ll do as your say.”

weight lifted from Isabella’s heart.

studying, I might not be able to look out for

luminous as stars,

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nagging like an old lady? You’re only

Isabella froze.

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right, she was only 22.

she had already experienced so much hardship.

she had endured had left her with

wasn’t how she should be

smile, she looked

most beautiful when you smile. You

know,”

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

gift for you,” he said, offering it to her.

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

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to prepare something

her so–called husband or

said, her voice

and take a

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