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.

I pretended to still be recovering from the pulmonary illness Rossella had used as an excuse to retreat to the

Grace, right

bath is prepared," she responded

---- "My daughter.

It was the only thing I had truly

the grand staircase leading to the main doors, I held my breath, desperate for

Lavinia is studying in her room." My heart skipped a

wanted to run

echoed through the vast

set foot in this place before, yet it felt as

the blueprints, the staff,

"Freya, come with me.

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

old nursemaid followed

me

glances from some of the maids standing in a corner,

it was

I

concealed my trembling hands in the folds of my cloak, keeping my chin high, my demeanor

led

plush red-carpeted stairs, the massive tapestries covering the stone walls,

and delicious food wafting in

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