The Swordswoman's Revenge Story after Rebirth

e Swordswoman’s Revenge Story after Rebirth

Chapter 51 Taking

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Harlan returned early in the morning, bringing two people with him.

The first was an older man, possibly in his late fifties or early sixties, with graying hair, sun–darkened skin, and a calm, steady demeanor.

The second was a thin, frail–looking woman in her fifties, her back slightly hunched. Her hair was entirely white at the temples, and a red birthmark sat squarely in the center of her forehead. Her eyes were small but sharp, lined with countless wrinkles that spoke of hardship and shrewdness.

A formidable woman, no doubt.

“Isolde Both of them stepped forward, bowing respectfully.

Harlan had already spoken to them on the way back, so they knew who she was–Prunella’s daughter. Their eyes held traces of emotion, a mix of nostalgia and disbelief.

Isolde rose to her feet and returned their greeting with a graceful curtsy. “You were both trusted by my mother. It is an honor to meet you.

By addressing them first, and as a junior, she was showing them the highest level of

respect.

Jessica Gonzalez, the woman, remained composed, though her tone carried a trace of melancholy. “You’ve grown so much,” she murmured. “The last time I saw her, the late Mrs. Langley was five months pregnant with you. She had swollen terribly–her whole body, even her face and lips were turning blue… Ah…”

Isolde froze. This was the first time she had ever heard anyone mention what her mother had gone through during her pregnancy.

“She was swollen that badly at five months? And her lips and face were blue?” Isolde’s voice was calm, but her fingers tightened against the fabric of her sleeve. “Are you certain?”

“How could I forget?” Jessica replied without hesitation.

In her previous life, Isolde had carried a child before, Swelling usually occurred later, around seven or eight months–not five. And blue lips and face? That wasn’t normal.

She had studied pregnancy carefully, obsessively questioning doctors during her own. That symptom was a sign of severe anemia, of the body being completely drained of blood and oxygen. But her mother had been a Duchess, wealthy beyond measure. There was no shortage of the finest tonics and medical care. Amber had once mentioned that even Prunella herself had suspected something, going as far as bringing a physician to live within the estate to monitor the pregnancy.

have still ended up

investigate further. For now, she turned back to Jessica and the old

for them to take

gestured to Jacqueline. “Bring coffee. And some cakes.” Wade appeared hesitant, sitting stiffly, his hands clasped in his lap

however, was far more at ease. She took one bite of the cakes, then another, commenting

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take them along when they went to tend the orchards and fight of pests. But if they were too

it’s so bad, why are

muttered.

glance. “Because Isolde offered them to me,” she said pointedly. “And if she told me to take them home, I’d take every last one.”

aside, muttering

at Isolde. “Holde,” she said, wiping

may.” Isolde replied smoothly, though her gaze flickered to Helena briefly in silent command.

beamed. “Thank you,

gaze swept over both of them. “I asked Harlan to bring you back because I want to know–would the two of you be willing

and Wade

cake slowly, watching Isolde carefully.

slightest glimmer of hope. If she stayed here, the children wouldn’t go

It belonged to Matilda and Michelle. “Isolde, Jessica continued,

met her gaze

though.” She leaned back slightly, a trace of defiance in her posture. “Do you even know why Wade and I left? We were caught stealing–thrown in prison for a year. After that, we were exiled.”

you actually steal?” Isolde asked.

the price. If Matilda

did you steal?” Isolde asked, her

Langley died, they ordered all of her belongings to be burned,” she said. “Wade and I took what we

sharpened. “Burning a deceased person’s belongings–isn’t that a

ris

burned,” she snapped. “People keep mementos.

stiffly. “I’ve seen you now. That’s enough for me.

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