3 Chapter 3 - New life as the Duke's daughter (1)

As life entirely left Leah's body, her soul got sucked in into a endless void.

Leah cant see nor hear anything, She just know that she is like falling- drowning in an endless and dark cold ocean.

(Is this what death feels like?)

(I feel relax for some reason...)

(It's...so warm)

(I didn't expect that death would be so peaceful)

Leah squirmed as she tries to look around.

(I can ony see darkness...Wow this is kinda scary)

(Huh? What is that? A light...?)

(Wait- wait- wait!)

(IS THAT A HAND?! WHY THE HELL IS IT SO BIG?!)

Leah tries to squirm away from the monstrous hands that she is seeing, trying to grab her.

(GET THE HELL AWAY FROM ME! NO! NO! NO!)

She close her eyes as the hands successfully touches her and she felt a sense of stress and urge to cry.

(This is...unfair. I just- I just faced death and now you're scaring me with hands... I thought heaven existed so i thought i atleast will see some handsome angels)

She sob and whine, trying the squirm out of the vicious hands.

She felt as if fresh air touched her bare skin. It was refreshing just like getting out of the bath or the swimming pool but at the same time it was stressful because Leah can still feel the weird monstrous hands touching her.

She slowly opens her eyes when she heard cheering from her surroundings.

"My Lady...Lady Veronica.. It's a baby girl. A beautiful baby girl." The old woman said as tears of joy flowed through her face.

Leah looked at the person who is holding her and saw the man that owned the monstrous hands is actually a kind looking doctor. The doctor wrapped her in clean towels and gave Leah to a beautiful elegant looking lady.

Despite her tired eyes and weary face, It doesnt mask the beauty of that said woman. She has long white lashes and bright platinum wavy hair. Her Dark blue eyes laid on Leah and a tear escape from the lady's eyes.

"You're so beautiful... My daughter..." The Lady uttered as she slowly kissed the baby's forehead.

(What do you mean miss? You're the pretty one here! You literally look like a Goddess-)

She stopped and looked at her hands.

(Huh?)

(Im...)

(IM A BABY?! WHAT WHAT- NO)

(Did my brain got shaken too much that i have actually gone crazy?! What's happening?!)

Leah looked at her "said mother" and stared at her.

The Elegant Lady smiled and open her mouth, "You...got really pretty eyes my dear. Such Strong and Passionate eyes. You remind me of your father.."

(Huh? Passionate? What are you saying?!)

(NO! THIS IS THE EYES OF CONFUSION!)

"Because of that.. I shall name you Luella... You will be Luella Ansley. Daughter of the the great Duke.. Duke Marshall Ansley." The maids once again cheered as the lady graced upon a name for her beloved daughter.

"Lady Veronica, The Duke has been informed of your successful delivery for Miss Luella. He is currently on his way to meet the both of you" The old maid gently whispered.

The Lady smiled and close her eyes, "That's great... I can't wait to see his face."

"Lady...Veronica?" the maid sounded so concern as she approached the weak mother.

"I think it would be best that we take care of Miss Luella... You have to rest my Lady." She added.

Veronica shook her head and smiled, "I want to feel my baby's warmth... Let us stay like this for a while."

"If that's what you wish...My Lady" The old woman said and bow her head.

Leah's head is full of questions.

Why is she here? How did she got here? Did she really got reincarnated?

As her mind go wild she noticed the pretty lady's breathing is slowly getting weaker.

(Huh? Wait- Is she fine? If she's going to be my mother then i dont want her to die yet!)

(What are they doing?! Why are they just bowing their heads?!)

(Bro, What the- My mother is currently suffering right now. Hello! Do something!)

Leah looked at the pale woman and tried to caress her face. She looked at her as if she was trying to comfort her own mother.

Veronica looked at her baby and smiled, "My Baby Luella... It looks like mother can't see you and your father any longer." She uttered.

"Right now, Your mother is suffering from a curse of the saints and cannot be healed by healing m-magic..." Her eyes started to quiver and her voice progressively shaked as she continues to talk.

"I will be leaving this world...soon. So, for my first and last favor..." Veronica looked at her daughter's eyes. "Please love your father no matter what happens... And he will love and protect you back..."

"Be happy and live freely..." She said as her hand dropped and her weak breathes stopped.

Leah froze and looked at her.

(She...died.)

The cold silent room suddenly filled with silent sobs of the maids and employee.

(If this is really my second life... Then, I would gladly do your favor...mom.)

(Have a nice rest.)

The door flung wide open as the Duke rushed in to see her wife and her new born daughter.

He froze as he sees the cold body of her dead wife.

He gritted his teeth and unsheathed his sword.

"YOU CURSED WHORE!" The Duke roared as he pointed his sword towards her own daughter.

Leah jolted when the duke pointed his agony on her. She stared at him, She's scared, She trembling so much but- The words of her mother remained in her head, So she did not cry and just looked at the mourning duke.

The old maid immediately shield the poor baby from her raging father.

"Please, Youre Highness... The baby didn't do anything." The maid pleaded.

Duke Ansley stared at her wife. Pain, Agony, Fear...Regret. These emotions suddenly came rushing through him. He looked at the baby, and saw that she looked just like her deceased wife.

He lowered his sword and averted his eyes.

"Handle Veronica's body with care and take her to Sebastian. We will give her a quiet and respectful funeral." He coldy said as he turns his back from the maid.

"Y-Your Highness, How about Miss Luella..?" The maid instinctively uttered.

"Luella... That's the name Veronica gave her?" He asked.

"Yes, Your Highness"

"..." He muttered something under his breath but after that he stayed quiet.

"Take her to the white mansion." He said then left without taking a single glance.

"But..." The maid hesitantly looked at the back of the mourning duke then to the innocent baby.

She gave the baby a reassuring smile and carefully held her. "Don't worry miss... No matter what the duke do or says, I will always by your side and protect you."

"That's a promise i did with your mother after all" She said and kindly smiled.