Chapter 549

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MY HUSBAND'S WELCOME KATHERINE The fine black boots touched the cobblestones of the inner courtyard.

The corset restricted my movements, forcing me to step carefully as I descended, using the coachmans hand for support.

I struggled not to let my gaze wander too much, not to show any awe at the imposing white stone fortress before me.

The castle was magnificent, adorned with intricate details and luxury in every corner.

"Your Grace, welcome." Awoman with gray-streaked hair, pulled tightly into a bun, stepped forward to greet me, accompanied by several maids.

She was the housekeeper.

I had studied everyone here.

"Mrs.

Prescott, have my luggage taken to my room," I ordered coldly, following my words with a few fake coughs as I pulled my heavy cloak tighter around my chest.

My voice was huskier than my sisters.

After so many years gagged, speaking only when necessary, it was difficult to make my vocal cords function properly again.

illness Rossella had used as an excuse to retreat

Your Grace,

your rose bath is prepared," she responded efficiently, handing me warm

---- "My daughter.

I had truly cared about

toward the grand staircase leading to the main doors, I held

is studying in her

to

echoed through the vast

place before, yet it felt as though I had known it

the blueprints, the staff, every single detail Rossella had

"Freya, come with me.

will be placed in the nearest vacant

nursemaid followed

challenge me at

a few disdainful glances from some of the maids standing in a

it was

down, I

folds of my cloak, keeping my chin

led

red-carpeted stairs, the massive tapestries covering the stone walls, and above us, a golden chandelier hung from the

vases, and delicious food wafting in from the castles

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