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.

attention, how could her mother have

thought away, making a note to investigate further. For now,

she said, motioning for them

gestured to Jacqueline. “Bring coffee. And some cakes.” Wade appeared hesitant, sitting stiffly, his hands clasped in his lap as if unsure if he was truly welcome.

at ease. She took one

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these. “The field hands would take them along when they went to tend the orchards and fight of pests. But if they were too sweet, they’d get thirsty, and a thirsty worker

had prepared the food, scowled. “If it’s so bad, why are you eating so much of

muttered.

to me,” she said pointedly. “And if she told me to take them home, I’d take every

and stepped aside, muttering under her breath. Cheap

looking at Isolde. “Holde,” she

may.” Isolde replied smoothly, though her gaze flickered to Helena

“Thank you,

Isolde spoke again. “There’s no rush to go,” she said. Her gaze swept over both of them. “I asked Harlan

and

watching Isolde carefully. “You’re

of hope. If she stayed here,

to Matilda and Michelle. “Isolde, Jessica continued, her voice turning sharp with suspicion, “whose decision is this? Yours? Or

her gaze

control, though.” She leaned back slightly, a trace of defiance in her posture. “Do you even know why Wade and I left? We were

steal?”

sharply. “But we already paid the price. If Matilda and Michelle want to punish us further, then let

did you steal?” Isolde asked, her

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

gaze sharpened. “Burning a deceased person’s belongings–isn’t that a common practice?” she asked.

ris

burned,” she snapped. “People

spine. Jessica took a deep breath, then bowed stiffly. “I’ve seen you now. That’s enough for me. I won’t waste any

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