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.

Rossella had used as an excuse to retreat

Your Grace,

the fireplace lit in your chamber, and your rose bath

---- "My daughter.

only thing I had

walked gracefully toward the grand staircase leading to the main doors, I held my breath, desperate

Lavinia is studying in her room." My heart skipped

to

through the vast

foot in this place before, yet it felt as though I had known it my entire

the blueprints, the staff, every

"Freya, come with me.

placed in the nearest vacant room next to my daughter's," I

nursemaid followed

challenge me at least not

a few disdainful glances from some of the maids standing

was just my

down, I was

hands in the folds of

housekeeper led

red-carpeted stairs, the massive tapestries covering the stone walls, and above

and delicious food wafting in from

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