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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“I was abducted yesterday drugged and taken again Mountain. I was locked in a dungeon where I found

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rallied his forces to 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 of it–and likely believe it. Your Highness, I

“Isolde, are you certain you don’t need my

Your Highness.

she turned

know was that, in the wake of these rumors, the Valen family had wasted no time in breaking

gates of her family’s manor, she saw Margaret and William stepping

this image into her memory–the smug, cruel smile of Margaret as threw herself into the flames. Even

refused to heal.

Isolde that

gaze was filled with disdain, while Isolde’s burned with quiet, unrelenting hatred.

out, froze at the sight of Isolde, her eyes widening in shock as if she had seen a ghost.

composice faltering. But the panic in her voice was fleeting as a thought came to

and spat. “You shameless

with calm detachment. “A coward clinging to his mother’s skirts–what exactly are you so

crimson, his neck

darkened as she scolded him sharply. “William, what kind of behavior is this? When did

a pleasant smile, though her eyes gleamed with icy malice. “Isolde, dear, if you don’t care

could have reached out and

in her eyes. “So, you’ve come to

remained composed. Yes, ending the engagement is best for both of you. You’ve saved

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smile. “You’re right my lady. We’ll certainly… remain connected.”

contempt. “Tell your father the engagement gifts won’t be reclaimed. Consider them our

was a decision orchestrated between her and Matilda. Isolde’s father

away, Isolde slowly turned her gaze to Matilda.

gave orders to the servants. “Go to the High Court of Parliament. Inform the Duke

his lips curling into a sinister smile. “Well, well, you dare to

her tone

and snapped coldly, “Shameless girl! You’ve disgraced the Duke’s

estate!”

stepped closer, her voice a quiet, cutting