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When Glenn awoke again, his head was splitting, and every muscle ached. The next second, his entire body went rigid and cold.Beside him lay Amelia, unclothed, tears still fresh upon her face as she feigned distress.Suddenly, frantic footsteps echoed outside. Penelope stormed in with a crowd of relatives and household staff, catching the pair together in bed.The evidence was undeniable. There was no room for explanation.Penelope immediately demanded that Glenn marry Amelia to officiate their relationship.Glenn closed his eyes, feeling nothing but cold disgust. He knew he had fallen into Amelia's trap once again. But left with no choice, he reluctantly agreed to the marriage.Half a month later, Glenn coldly brought Amelia into his household as his wife. There were no decorations, no wedding party, and no guests.On their wedding night, he never returned to their room. Instead, he sat alone in his study, drinking late into the night, one glass after another. His eyes were emp
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After breaking off the engagement to Amelia, Glenn immediately retrieved the gold locket, the token of love he had given me years ago.The metal was smooth and warm, just like how our relationship used to be. Yet now, holding it in his palm, it felt burning hot.He dared not imagine how humiliated and devastated I must've felt when I was forced to surrender it. He dared not think about the countless nights I had spent studying, fighting desperately to protect our engagement, only for him to destroy every hope I had, one act of favoritism at a time.Now, regret consumed him. The pain was unbearable.Sitting alone by the window, staring into the cold moonlit night, he finally made up his mind.The day I was appointed to my official post, dawn had barely broken. Glenn was already waiting outside the Belgrave residence, blocking me before I departed for the palace.As my carriage set off, he followed closely behind. His voice was hoarse with remorse as he spoke. "Vic, I know I was wr
The Heart’s Verdict Chapter 7
News that Prince Colin had stood from his wheelchair during the return visit swept through Emberwood overnight.The entire city was in uproar. People said that while Professor Howard was a refined gentleman and the most respected scholar in Emberwood, he was hardly worth mentioning compared to a powerful prince who was healthy and heroic. They remarked that Amelia had traded a fortune for a handful of coins.When those comparisons reached the Ashworth residence, Amelia was completely enraged. She locked herself in the room and smashed everything within reach. Shattered porcelain lay on the ground, reflecting the twisted ferocity on her face."Wasn't I told he'd been crippled for years, and that he was barely hanging on and wouldn't live much longer? Why? Why does that illegitimate daughter Victoria have such good luck?"She screamed as tears streamed down her face, consumed by jealousy and resentment.Seeing her daughter on the verge of hysteria, Penelope hurried forward to comfor
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Glenn froze where he stood, disbelief written all over his face. His chest felt uncomfortably tight, and the numbing pain spread through every part of him.Before he could even recover from the shock, Father and Penelope approached with eager smiles. They were far too enthusiastic. Taking one of his arms each, they ushered him inside, their voices dripping with flattery."Please come in, Professor Howard. We've prepared the finest tea just for you."Distracted and dazed, Glenn allowed himself to be led to the main seat. He had barely opened his mouth when Father eagerly spoke about the wedding first."Professor Howard, Penelope and I have reached a decision. What do you think about setting your wedding to Amelia on the 15th of this month?"Penelope quickly chimed in. "Amelia is the eldest daughter of the Ashworth family. It wouldn't look good for her to marry too long after her younger sister. People would talk."Each word struck Glenn hard in the heart. His chest felt empty, lik
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Three days passed in the blink of an eye.Preparations for the Lights Festival were already underway throughout the city. Twinkling lights lined the streets, their golden glow filling the city with warmth and splendor. After spending days at Amelia's side, Glenn finally remembered the promise he had left forgotten. He purchased the most exquisite lantern he could find. Then, gripping the lantern handle, he made his way to the confinement room with quick steps.He was certain I would be waiting for him there. He had even pictured the meeting in his mind—he'd explain everything gently to me, then place the lantern in my hands. He thought that as long as he fulfilled his promise, I'd be overjoyed and forgive him.But when he opened the door, the confinement room was completely empty and eerily silent. Dust drifted through the rays of fading lights.There was no sign of me anywhere.Glenn's expression darkened instantly. In a fit of rage, he grabbed the warden by the collar and dema
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After sending Amelia home, Glenn came to find me, his clothes still damp from the lake."Amy is the eldest daughter of the family. She has her pride. Vic, can't you be a little more accommodating toward her?"I agreed without hesitation, my expression calm. "Alright."After all, the man I would ultimately marry had never been him.Seeing the faint smile on my lips and the anger gone from my face, he let out a breath of relief and said, "Don't worry. Even if you enter my household as my other woman, I would never allow you to be mistreated."With that, he hurried away with the medicine he had prepared, rushing off to Amelia's place.I remained where I stood, watching his retreating figure. Memories from more than a decade surfaced one after another. It was then I suddenly realized that all these years, I had always been the one waiting.I waited for him to finish his studies. I waited for him to fulfill his promise to bring me into Imperial Academy. I waited for him to marry me a
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