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The Archduke's Songbird

Lady Jessamyn brought home a ten-year-old orphan when she was eight. He was handsome ^_~. She provided him with a place to stay and warm meals. As they grew up, she desired to marry him, despite their differing statuses. As war raged, he signed up for the military, promising to ask for her hand when he was worthy. Two years later, he became more than what he promised he would be. He became the Archduke of Ayberia. But he broke her heart by marrying her friend. Years rolled away; life happened. She married a man who loved her and fell madly in love with him. She didn't think of him again. But fate was cruel; she was widowed at the age of twenty-one. She lost everything. Seven years later, she met a mysterious wolf while she was out at work in the Archduke's fief. She had a fall. The next morning, she found herself on the Archduke's bed. Did fate bring them together again? Or something nefarious is at play?  Is this a chance for a second love? Will she find out why he abandoned her in the past? Is it possible to rekindle their old love, or is it too late? ----- Join me in this journey. Your comments and votes are appreciated. Gift me to motivate me. Updates will be daily.

Golda · Fantasie
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153 Chs

Fighting Vitriol

 Jessamyn walked up the stairs, her heart pumping with adrenalin. She saw Celena strolling around the hall getting fawned over by sycophants.

 If a mistress could walk amidst the sea of disdainful eyes with her head held high, Jessamyn didn't find the need to keep her head low.

What did I do wrong? I didn't betray my country! I didn't hurt anyone! I didn't steal anyone's property! I didn't throw soil in anyone's food! Why should I accept the mockery?

Joar was right. She should fight for her respect. If she needed to survive in this place, she needed to steel her face and sharpen her tongue.

As she approached the ladies, her scowl melted away, replaced by an innocent smile.

"Ah… Lady Ethel," she held the arm of the lady and pulled her closer. The old lady couldn't handle her pull and almost stumbled but managed to gain her balance. Jessamyn didn't bother to help her.