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.

those who played innocent lambs to the public but were snakes behind the scenes, those who bullied others by flaunting their powerful backers, and now here was one who spoke madness and

type of oddity required a

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

Ms. Marlowe, you don’t need

gracious smile that surprised everyone

Marlowe’s rude remarks, Ms. Nightshade wasn’t upset but dismissed it with a smile. That was the poise and grace befitting

to see her suddenly wrap her arms affectionately around Orion’s neck, her lips curling into a bright smile, “It’s my fault, actually. Due to some

What?

eyes widened in

She was Ori’s girlfriend?

Impossible! Absolutely impossible!

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

must be some

Orion closer, her lashes fluttering

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