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.

fell, Helena pushed open the window, looking out at the fresh blanket of white. “Snow is a sign of good fortune–an abundant year ahead. Lady Isolde,

in her indoor shoes, walked over to the window. She had napped briefly,

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

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be the one to impart final words of wisdom before her wedding, Since Isolde’s mother had passed, Natasha would take on

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

as she entered, slightly out of breath and with beads of sweat forming on her forehead despite the

warm with a brazier burning, making it comfortable despite the

should wear a quilted underlayer beneath your wedding dress, or you’ll freeze,”

today! Haven’t we told you? No complaints, no bad omens today,” Esme scolded her.

gasped, then quickly spit out three times to ward off

so superstitious. If mere words could determine fate, then the

these things. But once you’ve lived long enough, seen enough, you’ll understand that sometimes,

rather profound. After some thought, she smiled, feeling oddly reassured.

dressed, she went to Geoffrey’s

spirits in recent days, Geoffrey looked

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

preparations, leaving Isolde and Geoffrey

said between bites. “Ask her if she’d like me to

held immense respect for Natasha, though his heart still

nodded. “I’ll ask.”

his expression a mix of joy and sorrow. “Tomorrow is your big day. I have no other wish but for you to have

soup, then looked at him seriously. “Once I’m married, take care

be fine,” Geoffrey reassured her.

there was nothing more to say. Rising to her feet, she excused

Britney hurried in. “Lady Natasha and your

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went out to greet

stunned

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