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.

who bullied others by flaunting their powerful backers, and now here was one who spoke madness and played the victim first. Seeing so many, she had

of oddity required

own mood, and physical confrontation was out of the question–especially

Marlowe, you don’t need to

smile

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

her lips curling into a bright smile, “It’s my fault, actually. Due to some special reasons, I intentionally hid my romantic relationship with Orion, which led Ms. Marlowe

What?

widened

She was Ori’s girlfriend?

Impossible! Absolutely impossible!

his ascetic lifestyle and disinterest in romance, which was why Leonard always advised her

be some sly

closer, her lashes fluttering and dimples

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