Chapter 629

---- She didnt answer immediatelyshe hesitated, eyes fixed on the carpet.

Isighed and stood, walking toward her.

Answer me honestly.

Do you want to go to this academy? J...

[have to be a good lady so I dont embarrass Father Duke...

I will go » Thats not what I asked you, Lavinia, I interrupted, crouching down to her level.

I gently lifted her chin with my finger, forcing her to meet my gaze those red eyes filled with rejection at the idea.

It was obvious she didnt want to go and be locked away in that noblewomans prison.

Tell me the truth.

What do you want? Go on, dont be afraid.

Your father wants to hear you, I spoke to her with warmth for the first time.

It felt strange, but I knew how important this girl was to Katherine.

Tunderstood nowLavinia had been nothing more than an innocent victim of all the dark dealings of the adults around her.

No...

no, Papa...

dont want to leave

little mouth trembled, struggling

dont want to go, Papa, I dont want to! She suddenly threw her arms around

crying against

remained a bit stiff, unsure how to reactI had never interacted much with

the end, I awkwardly patted her back and assured her she wouldnt ---- have to go to that

hire the best

was soft, childlike,

it, I discovered another fragrance a hint of lavender that I had overlooked, buried

head, catching sight of her watching us

long she had been

eyes were wet, brimming with emotion, a

pushed the door open

Her cheeks flushed pink.

had been caught watching or because of all the sinful, forbidden things she had done

Lavinia lifted her tear-streaked face upon seeing her, but she

and carried her

I was looking

came to visit your father," she said

I had never seen on her

moody and withdrawn, but now,

I dont have to

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