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CHAPTER 40: Doubts And Confliction.

作者: Jay Daphoenix
last update 最終更新日: 2025-12-09 14:25:29

Isabella jerked awake with a soft, startled inhale…the kind that happens when the body isn't really sure if it had been asleep or had actually collapsed into unconsciousness. Her eyelids fluttered open slowly, adjusting to the light of the bedroom. She pushed herself upright, calmly rubbing the remnants of sleep from her eyes.

But then she paused in surprise.

On the bed beside her was a bouquet… not just a bouquet, but a full explosion of lush roses, peonies, and orchids, all perfectly arranged with almost insane elegance she had ever seen. The flowers looked like they had been specially handpicked for royalty, and the fragrance that came from them instantly dulled her senses. Beside them was a beautiful dress made from pure silk, and soft enough that even from where she sat, Isabella could see the fabric ripple like water. The stitching was perfect, and the tailoring was unmistakably expensive.

There was confusion as she reached out and gently brushed her fingers over the dress. The
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