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.

pale, his hands shaking

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

Her voice hardened. “No

lady,” a maid

you all standing

and William scrambled to fix their clothes

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scandal out of this, go ahead.”

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now. Even if we share no blood, we are bound by name. If you disgrace yourself, do you think that reflects well

face. Her voice was barely a whisper. “I don’t

shakily to her feet. “I won’t tarnish your name You

turned to

alarmed. “Where are you going? Looking like this, do you want to invite suspicion? And… don’t you know? The

her voice filled with despair. “Forget the match. If my brother is willing to support me, I will stay in the household forever.

But Margaret will never agree. Go back first. Let’s pretend this never happened. No one will speak of it. It’s not that William refuses to take responsibility, but his marriage

know my place. I am not worthy of Lord William. You can rest assured–I will take this secret to

her heartfelt confession that day and saw her now- so fragile, so

out rumors. If

even worse.

met Martha’s gaze and asked in a low voice, “Martha, will

stared at him, her pale lips quivering. “William.. you

answer me. Yes or no?” His

course, I would be willing…

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

looked at him with sorrow, then forced 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