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.

the pulmonary illness Rossella had used as an excuse to retreat to the countryside for

Grace, right

bath is prepared," she responded efficiently,

---- "My daughter.

is she?" It was the only thing I had truly cared

staircase leading to the main doors, I held my breath,

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

wanted to run to

steps echoed through

set foot in this place before, yet it felt as though

had studied the blueprints, the staff, every single detail Rossella

"Freya, come with me.

be placed in the nearest vacant

nursemaid followed

challenge me

glances from some of the maids

was

I was

my trembling hands in the folds of my cloak, keeping

led the

covering the stone walls, and

freshly polished wood, fragrant flowers in overflowing vases, and delicious food wafting in from

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