The Swordswoman's Revenge Story after Rebirth

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Susan stepped inside, carrying the garments with light graceful steps. Yet, she didn’t lift the curtain to enter; instead, she stood silently, waiting.

Recalling Ashley’s promise, a faint smile curled her lips

She would enter the palace as Ashley’s cousin, serve by her side, and oversee the affairs of her palace. Ashley had assured her that she would recommend her to the King. She had no illusions about becoming a consort–if she married outside, she would only be a concubine anyway. A concubine from Vermelle Hall was lower than most, despised even among the lesser wives.

If she was to be a concubine, then she would be one to the most powerful man in the land.

From inside, she could hear the sounds–she had heard them plenty before. Though she had never sold herself, in Vermelle Hall, she had witnessed enough to understand. The uneven breathing, the occasional sharp cries–she knew exactly what they meant.

When the noises finally ceased, she quietly stepped back a few paces before walking forward again with deliberate footsteps. Stopping before the curtain, she called out, “Martha, I brought your clothes. I’m coming in.”

William shot up in alarm. The moment he saw Susan enter with the garments, his mind snapped back into

clarity.

“You…” Susan gasped in shock, covering her mouth as though she had stumbled upon an unspeakable

scene.

She glanced behind her–no one was around. Hurriedly, she rushed forward, handing the clothes to Martha while lowering her voice to William, “Quick, put your clothes on and leave! If anyone sees this, it

will be disastrous!”

William was flustered, scrambling to dress. But before he could finish, Ashley’s voice rang out from

outside.

“Martha, have you changed yet? I brought a cloak for you.”

Even as she spoke, Ashley lifted the curtain and stepped in.

deathly pale, his hands shaking

my fault. It has nothing to do with Lord William. I seduced him–I was

“No one is to come in. Wait

lady,” a

the scene. “What are you all standing around for? Hurry

and William scrambled to fix their

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Even if we share no blood, we are bound by name. If you disgrace yourself, do you

a whisper. “I don’t know how this happened. I’m sorry. It’s my fault, my

“I won’t tarnish your name You have

turned to

going? Looking like this, do you want to invite suspicion? And… don’t you know? The household has been arranging a match for you. What

with tears, her voice filled with despair. “Forget the match. If my brother is willing to support me, I will stay in the household forever. If not, I

one will speak of it. It’s not that William refuses to take responsibility, but his marriage is his parents‘ decision. I

head. “Ashley, don’t say that. I never expected anything. I know my place. I am not worthy of Lord William. You

he recalled her heartfelt confession that day and saw her now- so fragile, so devastated–guilt

no wall thick enough to block out rumors. If questioned in the future, things could become

even worse.

asked in a low voice,

him, her pale lips quivering. “William.. you don’t

Yes or no?” His eyes locked onto

would be willing…

deep breath, his initial resolve fading into uncertainty. “Go home and wait. Once Oliver’s wedding is over, my mother will formally visit your family to

a smile that barely concealed her pain. In a quiet voice, she said, “No. I may be willing, but I won’t let you marry me out of obligation. You deserve someone better. I am not worthy. When I return, I will seek a physician to ensure there are no consequences from tonight. I will not burden you.