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 white. “Snow is a sign of good

indoor shoes, walked over to the window. She had napped briefly, knowing that she would hardly

along with an elderly woman known for bringing good fortune,

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her wedding, Since Isolde’s mother had passed, Natasha would take on the role.

ground, Isolde murmured, “It’s coming

and have dinner,” Esme called as she entered, slightly out of breath and with beads of sweat forming on her forehead despite the cold.

warm with a brazier burning, making it

cold all of a sudden. You should wear a quilted underlayer beneath your wedding dress, or you’ll freeze,” Noelle

Don’t say things like that today! Haven’t we told you? No complaints, no bad omens today,” Esme

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

need to be so superstitious. If mere words could determine fate, then the tongue would be the

youngsters don’t believe in these things. But once you’ve lived long enough, seen enough, you’ll understand that

her words rather profound. After some thought, she smiled,

dressed, she went to Geoffrey’s

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

spent the past few days together, the once cold distance between

and Nicole had already eaten earlier and were busy with wedding preparations, leaving Isolde and Geoffrey to dine alone. Even so, the atmosphere was not as strained

said between bites. “Ask her if

for Natasha, though his heart still

nodded. “I’ll

is your big day. I have no other wish but for you to

finished her last sip of soup, then looked at him seriously. “Once I’m married, take care of yourself.”

here. I’ll be fine,” Geoffrey reassured her.

feeling that there was nothing more to say. Rising to her feet, she excused herself and

barely returned to her room when Britney hurried in. “Lady Natasha

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quickly went out to greet them.

outside, she was momentarily stunned

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