My Beloved Has Risen from Death’s Embrace

Chapter 126

“Boo hoo hoo.”

Thinking about it, Queenie didn’t know if she was too scared or just felt too wronged, but her tears suddenly fell, causing the clueless servants around to gather, soothing her with kind words and almost alerting her parents.

“And you have the cheek to cry? Apologize to Ms. Nightshade right now!”

Leonard furrowed his brow, his patience wearing thin.

He had given her an out, and if she didn’t take this chance to gracefully apologize to Xanthea and seek her forgiveness, continuing to create a fuss, he feared she might not even be able to get away with it!

After all, he knew Orion’s temper well; crossing his boundaries was a disaster.

Xanthea watched Queenie who had first hurled insults and then played the victim burst into tears, and couldn’t help but chuckle.

Every year brought its share of oddities, but this year seemed particularly rife.

flaunting their powerful backers, and now here was one who spoke madness and played the victim first.

oddity required a

instance, engaging in a war of words with Queenle would only spoil her own mood, and physical confrontation was out of the question–especially not in Marlowe Manor. Even if she detested Orion, she

Marlowe, you don’t need to

offered a gracious smile that surprised

but dismissed it with a smile. That was the poise and grace befitting a

suddenly wrap her arms affectionately around Orion’s neck, her lips curling into a bright smile, “It’s my fault, actually. Due to some special reasons, I intentionally hid my romantic relationship

What?

widened in

She was Ori’s girlfriend?

Impossible! Absolutely impossible!

was Qrian’s close friend and knew him best. Orion was known for his ascetic lifestyle and disinterest in romance, which was why Leonard always advised her not to waste

some sly fox telling

Orion closer, her lashes fluttering and dimples showing, her radiant smile

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