The Swordswoman's Revenge Story after Rebirth

Chapter 146 Returning to the Manor

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Today, Pablo returned to Argentum, and word had already spread ahead to notify the Valen family of his arrival. Margaret had made all the preparations, cagerly awaiting her husband’s return.

Naturally, she had already prepared her words for the cancellation of the engagement. Though not entirely perfect, she knew Pablo’s temperament well–he cared deeply about face and would not be inclined to ask questions afterward.

She was ready to face his anger, but she also knew that his temper flared quickly and dissipated just as fast. After all, the engagement had already been called off. There was no need for further turmoil over it.

However, William was uneasy. The one thing he feared most in life was his father. So, he had summoned Agnes back to the manor carly, hoping she could intercede on his behalf if Pablo lost his temper.

Agnes, seeing William drenched in sweat from worry, couldn’t help but laugh. “Come on now, Father is fierce, but his temper comes and goes in a flash. All you need to do is take a few lashes, and it’ll be over.”

William, looking even more terrified, replied, “You make it sound easy, but his lashes aren’t something anyone can bear. You’ve never been on the receiving end. I’ve been whipped by him before–three lashes, and I thought it would kill me.”

Eleanor, overhearing their conversation, looked shocked. “Pablo really beats you? But you’re his own son! Surely he wouldn’t…”

“Surely?!” William shot her a glare. “He’d kill me if he had to.”

“Don’t worry,” Eleanor reassured him. “I’ll stand in front of you when the time comes. Pablo wouldn’t dare strike me, would he?”

“Please don’t,” Agnes interjected, her voice cold. Ever since Milton’s downfall, Agnes had become thoroughly displeased with Eleanor, finding everything about her irksome. But she couldn’t say it out loud, especially since she had once encouraged Eleanor to marry into the Valen family.

Eleanor, however, dismissed their concerns. “The engagement is already broken, and the rest doesn’t matter. As for Isolde, she’s wild, rude, and crude. Everyone knows that. How can she even compare to me?”

“If I behave well, Pablo will definitely change his mind,” Eleanor added, confidently.

“Mother, have you figured out what to say yet?” William asked, his anxiety mounting as he glanced at Margaret, who had been silent up until now.

foolishness, that we didn’t want to cause Miss Langley any harm, which is why we broke the engagement. “Don’t say anything else. Just kneel and confess. Leave the rest to me. Agnes, you can throw in a few

right,” Agnes agreed.

group, her gaze landing on Eleanor. “When Pablo returns, you of sight. Just stay in your

stay out

curge of resentment but remained silent holding hack her frustration. “I’ll stay out

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you wish.”

thinning. “I’ve told you not to appear,

swallowed her anger and replied meekly,

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day, we were wrong. But Agnes, if your father isn’t too angry, there’s something you must say. You must explain that William wasn’t particularly interested in Isolde at first, but out of respect for his father, he agreed

always so thorough, Mother. We made a mistake, but if we place the blame on Father, saying he forced the engagement without considering William’s wishes, it will

choose the right

patted William’s hand reassuringly. “See? Mother has already thought it through. What’s there to worry

a little better, but he still couldn’t shake the image of his father’s stern face.

announce, “Pablo has arrived at the western

gate was the entrance to the Valen family’s street, and they had

calling out, “Line up! Let’s welcome Pablo back in triumph!”

follow, but Agnes stopped her. “Stay inside. Don’t rush. Father will see you when

injustice. She had to stay inside while even the

led the family to the entrance, where they stood waiting.

along the street, casting a bright glow on the path. Crowds of people, eager to greet Pablo, lined the sides of the street, and cheers rang

his generals. The crowd cheered as he acknowledged them with a wave. His presence stirred the people, and they

celebrated as a hero. This man, whom she had set her sights on all those years ago, had risen to greatness, and she had stood by him through it all.

distance, Margaret’s eyes misted over.

reached the gates of the manor, he