The Swordswoman's Revenge Story after Rebirth

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Isolde looked at Nicole seriously and said, “You’ve seen my relationship with Father. He’s unwell, and I can’t care for him myself. There’s also the lingering resentment in my heart. That’s why I want to mend things. between us, and I’ll need you to look after him more in the future.”

Nicole responded quickly, “You don’t even have to ask. It’s my duty–I will take good care of Geoffrey.”

Isolde took her hand and squeezed it. “Hearing that puts me at ease.”

Nicole glanced at their joined hands, hesitated for a moment, then placed her other hand over Isolde’s. It was a small gesture, but one made with newfound determination.

They didn’t exchange more words, but Isolde knew that Nicole’s attitude toward her might slowly start to change.

When she returned to the Pearl Tower, Esme greeted her. “Did you talk? How did it go?”

“She should understand now.”

“Lady Nicole needs to grow into her own person. If she remains so timid, how can she ever accomplish anything? I hope she truly gets it this time,” Esme said.

Hattie, listening in, scoffed. “Why even bother with her? Let her be however she wants. It’s not like you need her.”

Esme gave her a light slap on the head. “You’re still young–you don’t understand. Family is family. Why create enemies when you can have allies? Having one more person on your side is always better than having another against you.”

“I don’t see the point. Either way, I’m never getting married,” Hattie said flatly.

Esme chuckled. “That’s not up to you. Sometimes, fate has its own plans. You might swear you won’t marry, and then one day, you meet someone you want to be with, and it won’t be so easy anymore.”

Hattie’s eyes lit up. “You sound like you have a story. Tell me!”

Esme smirked and shot her an amused glance. “I once thought about marriage when I was younger.”

“Then why didn’t you? Palace maids can leave to marry when they come of age, right?”

“Why should I tell you? You’re too nosy,” Esme replied with a laugh before walking away.

The day of the wedding arrived in the blink of an eye.

A day many had eagerly anticipated, it began with snowfall on the evening of the second.

of good fortune–an abundant year ahead. Lady Isolde, you’re marrying on the first snowfall of the

window. She had napped briefly, knowing that she would

and Christine were already here, along with an elderly woman known for

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her wedding, Since Isolde’s mother had passed, Natasha would take

out at the snow–covered ground, Isolde murmured, “It’s coming

dressed and have dinner,” Esme called as she entered, slightly out of breath and with beads

change. The room was warm with a brazier burning, making

should wear a quilted underlayer beneath

that today! Haven’t we told you? No complaints, no

gasped, then quickly spit out three times to ward off bad luck. “I take

superstitious. If mere words could determine fate, then the tongue would

lived long enough, seen enough, you’ll understand that sometimes,

her words rather profound. After some thought, she

she went to Geoffrey’s residence for dinner.

due to his good spirits in recent days, Geoffrey looked healthier, his

few days together, the once cold distance between them had lessened. They could now exchange words

and Nicole had already eaten earlier and were busy with wedding preparations, leaving Isolde and Geoffrey to dine alone. Even so, the

Geoffrey said between bites. “Ask her

Natasha, though his heart still

nodded. “I’ll ask.”

her through the flickering candlelight, his expression a mix of joy and sorrow. “Tomorrow is your big day. I have no

looked at

be

was nothing more to say. Rising to her feet,

to her room when Britney hurried in. “Lady Natasha and

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she was momentarily stunned by the sight before her.

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