The Swordswoman's Revenge Story after Rebirth

Chapter 168 Send Her Away

* Pearls

Geoffrey collapsed into his chair, his mind racing. Oliver in trouble? That was impossible. He was off to Eastonburg to suppress bandits–he was more than capable of handling such a mission. So why hadn’t there been any word from him?

The court had received no reports from Oliver about his campaign either.

Geoffrey’s thoughts churned, and with sudden urgency, he rushed out to the Princess‘ estate. If anything had happened to Oliver, the Princess would surely know.

As he arrived at the Princess‘ estate, the Princess was just stepping down from her carriage, having returned from the palace. Her eyes were slightly red, her voice choked–as if she had been crying. Geoffrey’s heart

sank.

“Geoffrey, what brings you here?” she asked, slightly taken aback.

Geoffrey studied her closely and couldn’t ignore the worry creeping into his voice. “May I have a word with you? Just a few sentences.”

The Princess glanced at him, then nodded. “Come inside and we’ll talk.”

Once inside the main hall, she dismissed the attendants and motioned for Geoffrey to sit. “What’s wrong. Geoffrey? You look like you’ve lost your wits.”

She and Geoffrey were quite familiar, often speaking casually without titles, so her words were warm yer tinged with concern.

Geoffrey hesitated, then asked directly, his voice heavy with dread: “Please tell me the truth–has something -happened to Oliver?”

The Princess froze for a moment. “What do you mean?”

Geoffrey took a step closer, his expression darkening. “Has something happened to him? Is he in danger?”

“Who told you this?” the Princess asked, her tone sharp.

“I don’t care about that,” Geoffrey replied, his anxiety growing. “Just tell me if it’s true. If Oliver has met with misfortune because of this betrothal, it means Isolde really is the disaster they spoke of–the spiritualist’s star of doom… Prunella’s death was her doing

The Princess stared at Geoffrey, clearly surprised by the depth of his concern for Oliver. Then it clicked–it was because of Isolde. The girl must have truly cared for Oliver.

Isolde send you to ask?” the

answered without

Isolde. Their relationship wasn’t very deep–after a while, she’ll be alright. She’ll find another suitable match.

a bitter smile. “Unfair?

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Princess flinched, her expression turning sharp. “What did you just

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was palpable as he shook his head. “I misspoke. I’ve always respected Oliver, and hearing of his troubles has

There’s no such thing as a star of doom or cursed people. Those

but no less firm. “There are forces in the world we don’t fully understand, Princess. It’s wise to approach them with reverence. You should be cautious in

Princess was seething with anger now. “I thought you were concerned for Isolde, but you’ve come here with these ridiculous ideas. Geoffrey, I

ever. “Princess, my family matters are my own. I suggest you

that, he turned and left the room,

his sudden departure, muttered to herself, “How could such a father exist? Prunella truly

was quickly informed that Prudence’s condition had worsened.

no time and immediately made

Geoffrey enter, he spoke quietly,

at the corner of

slowly opened her eyes, her lips curling into a faint, lifeless smile.

cold. He looked around in a panic before leaning closer to Prudence. “Mother, you… you

Then, with a heartbreaking sob, she cried, “Prunella, don’t be angry with him. Don’t look at him like that. He’s your husband, you know.

chest tightened, his heart wrenching as he scanned the room, his voice trembling. “Prunella… is that you? Have you come?”

like that! It’s just a hallucination. Mother is ill. Prunella has been gone for so many years–how could she be here? If her soul were still around, she would

her face turning purple as she struggled for breath. But with one final

gasped in fear and moved closer to her mother. “Mother,

there was no one behind him. Only the

Send Her

errie whistle.

into the

that answered