The Swordswoman's Revenge Story after Rebirth

Chapter 19 You Can’t Take Her Away

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When the mother and son were finally reunited after their harrowing ordeal, emotions overflowed.

After calming Theodric, she summoned the court physician to the palace. The young lord was then carried off by his nursemaid.

Princess Aveline sat down, her gaze softening as she turned to Isolde. “You saved Theodric. That makes you my savior. Tell me, what reward would you like? Or is there some favor you wish to ask? Speak freely.”

Isolde smiled faintly. “You are too generous, Your Highness. I do have a small request.”

“Go on, don’t hesitate,” Princess Avelin urged, her joy still shining in her eyes.

Swallowing her dry throat, Isolde said, “Your Highness, may I ask for a sip of water and perhaps two buns? I haven’t had a drop to drink or a crumb to eat since yesterday. I’m utterly parched and famished.”

The princess blinked, clearly startled, and quickly signaled her attendants to act.

Moments later, a cup of tea was placed before her, followed by platters of elegant pastries,

Isolde drank deeply, the cool water a balm to her thirst. She then devoured several pastries with haste, gradually feeling her strength return.

“Are your injuries serious?” Princess Aveline asked, her tone gentle with concern.

“It’s nothing. Your Highness, Isolde replied, standing up “Everything has been tended to. But I must return home now. If I stay away another night, my father will surely worry.”

“You’re Isolde, correct? I recall Geoffrey has a daughter who recently returned from the countryside. That would be you, wouldn’t it?”

“Yes, Your Highness, Isolde answered with a calm confidence.

The old matron standing beside the princess frowned slightly, her gaze lingering on Isolde with curiosity and doubt.

The princess gestured for Isolde to sit again. “Isolde, I’ve sent for the physician. Stay here a while longer

and rest.

The matron stepped closer and murmured something into the princess’s ear.

Princess Aveline stiffened, her expression shifting from surprise to anger. “Who is spreading such rumors?”

“Everyone outside is saying it,” the matron replied quietly.

Though the words were whispered, Isolde caught them and froze, her expression incredulous. “They’re saying I eloped?”

The matron hesitated before awkwardly admitting. “Miss, the word outside is that you left the capital with a man yesterday… that you ran away together.”

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raid Wolf Mountain and eliminate the bandits. Your Highness, you Thay ask him for the full account. Isolde rose again, her tone resolute. “If such slander is being spread, my father is bound to hear

princess stood with her, concern shadowing her face. “Isolde, are you certain you don’t need my help?

calm but resolute. “No, Your Highness. I believe my father will trust me

a swift bow, she turned and left.

these rumors, the Valen family

her family’s manor, she saw Margaret

had burned this image into her memory–the smug, cruel smile of Margaret as threw herself into the flames. Even now, after her time travel, the

refused to heal.

Isolde that

disdain, while Isolde’s burned

Marchioness and William out, froze at the sight of Isolde, her eyes widening in shock as if she

you’ve returned?” she stammered, her composice faltering. But the panic in her voice was fleeting as a thought came to

shot her a cold glance and spat. “You shameless slut!” he sneered with utter disdain.

calm detachment. “A coward clinging to his mother’s skirts–what

turned crimson, his neck stiff

kind of behavior is this? When

“Isolde, dear, if you don’t care for William, just say so. Neither the Marquis nor your

foot apart. Isolde could have reached out and wrapped her fingers around the lady’s slender, alabaster neck–but she

murder in her

for both of you. You’ve saved the

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into a faint, cold smile. “You’re right my lady. We’ll certainly… remain connected.”

polite nod, but her departing glance was brimming with contempt. “Tell your father the engagement gifts won’t be

made it clear: this was a decision orchestrated between her and Matilda. Isolde’s father had

the Marquis’s carriage rolled away, Isolde slowly turned

faded as she gave orders to the servants. “Go to

a sinister smile. “Well, well,

her tone icy. “Why wouldn’t

dropped her facade of warmth and snapped coldly, “Shameless girl! You’ve disgraced the

estate!”

a quiet,