The Swordswoman's Revenge Story after Rebirth

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The wedding night festivities were in full swing, filling every corner of the estate with lively chatter and laughter.

William, however, was anything but cheerful. He had wanted to slip away for some fresh air, but his father had given strict orders- as Oliver’s younger brother, was required to stay and assist in entertaining the guests. His uncles and cousins had also dragged him into rounds of drinks, leaving him slightly intoxicated. Seizing an opportunity, he escaped to his room, only to be followed by Eleanor, who entered with a water tray in hand, accompanied by a young girl

“Your Lordship, have some water,” the girl said softly.

Irritated, William waved her off. “Just set it down and leave.”

Eleanor’s expression darkened. She had never quite adjusted to his cold demeanor. Clenching her handkerchief, she forced a smile and said, “William, this is my cousin. She recently arrived in Argentum, so I thought I’d bring her to pay her respects.”

William finally looked up. His gaze landed on the girl, studying her for a moment before asking, “What’s your name?”

The girl curtsied gracefully and replied in a clear, pleasant voice, “Susan Hardin.”

Something about her tone was soothing, and William’s irritation eased slightly. “Mm. Stay in the estate for a while. Have Eleanor show you around tomorrow.”

“Thank you,” Susan said with a bright smile. “You should drink some water. It’ll help with the headache.”

William didn’t want to get completely drunk tonight–there were too many people around, and if he lost control, he’d only make a fool of himself. He grabbed the cup and downed the water in large gulps.

Eleanor, watching closely, let out a subtle sigh of relief but quickly furrowed her brows again.

She turned to Susan. “Stay here and keep William company. I’ll go change my clothes before taking you to greet Margaret.”

“Yes,” Susan answered obediently.

Once Eleanor left, William glanced at Susan and asked, “What kind of cousin are you to her?”

“Maternal.”

“Maternal?” William pondered for a moment. Eleanor had two aunts—one was Matilda of the Langley family, who had been imprisoned. The other… was once engaged to Geoffrey, but after he married Prunella instead, she had no choice but to wed another

So, this girl must be that lady’s daughter.

William’s eyes lingered on Susan as a wave of drunken heat surged through him. “You resemble someone. Do you know who?”

Susan’s lips curved into a playful smile, revealing a set of small, sharp canines. “Isolde?”

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She knew.

course, she knew. Many had

his veins, seeping into his very bones. His skin burned, his body felt stifling. He

stay here and wait for Eleanor. I need some air.” He

heat, it was the realization that unsettled him–the

Damn it.

second, feel drawn to someone with a face that reminded him of

that

had been engaged to him, yet she married that

after him, hurrying forward. “It’s windy outside, and

she could finish, a servant sprinted over, panting. “Lord William! Ashley fell into the garden lake! There are too many guests around, and

William’s expression darkened.

but she was now a consort. If something happened to her within the

over–what was she even doing there?” he snapped

lake was near his courtyard, so it made sense that the servants came to him first. As he approached, he saw a group gathered by

the one being rescued she was standing on the bank, directing the servants. The moment she spotted him, she rushed

fell in! It’s freezing, and I need to borrow your courtyard.”

flickered in

Martha?

His

the drenched figure being lifted from the lake. Her complexion was ghostly pale, lips trembling uncontrollably. The wet strands of her hair clung to her forehead, with icy

pang hit his chest.

come to my quarters. I’ll have fresh clothes

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down, shivering violently, but she neither answered nor moved.

of those wet clothes before you catch

then whispered, “1… I’ll return home can change

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soaked through.” William’s irritation flared. His body still burned with leftover heat, and the cold night air only

with me,” he said sharply.

lashes quivering like a

her consent, William grabbed her wrist and led

smile curling

my lady.” The maid bowed and

into her skin, the harsh wind stinging

had expected

a resemblance to Isolde into the estate. Ashley immediately understood