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CHAPTER 34: AFTERMATH AND COLD CONFESSIONS
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2026-09-05 00:04:53
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The lords' maid CHAPTER 68: UNLEASHED MONSTERS AND UNSPOKEN SECRETS
Lucian’s POVIt was late into the night—our final night at the inn before returning to Valenridge, having decided to stay one extra day to ensure our cover remained believable.The room was bathed in low, quiet shadows. I swung my legs over the edge of the mattress to head toward the washbasin, but the moment my feet touched the cold floorboards, a violent, piercing throb slammed through my skull.The air vanished from my lungs. A terrifyingly familiar dizziness surged over me, the edges of my vision fraying into dark, chaotic static. My knees buckled beneath my weight, and my body reeled forward, on the verge of collapsing straight into another violent trance.Before I could hit the floor, a soft, steady pair of hands caught me square against my chest.The sudden impact absorbed my momentum. I softened beneath the hold, blinking through the haze until my sight cleared. Looking down, I met a pair of bright, warm brown eyes staring up at me with sharp concern."Hey... are you goo
The lords' maid CHAPTER 67: SHADOWS OF REDEMPTION
Lady Eleanor’s POVI rested a soft hand over the visible curve of my stomach, feeling the slight, reassuring flutter beneath my palm. The pregnancy was advancing rapidly, the weight of the new life growing heavier with each passing week, bringing with it a faint, lingering dizziness whenever I stood for too long.Across the polished mahogany lunch table sat Arthur, his expression softer than I had seen it in decades. He cut his meat with uncharacteristically careful movements, his eyes drifting repeatedly toward my stomach."I can hardly wait for this child to be born," Arthur remarked quietly, setting his utensils down and leaning back in his chair. "The estate feels far too quiet these days."I watched him over the rim of my teacup, a soft, skeptical hum escaping my lips. "I don't think I have ever seen you this excited when I was pregnant with Lucian or Leo."Arthur sighed softly, his hands resting flat on the table as he met my gaze without his usual sternness. "Because I am
The lords' maid CHAPTER 66: MIDNIGHT CANVAS AND PIERCING EYES
Eva’s POV I sat on the edge of the plush armchair in our inn room, staring absently at the candle flame flickering on the bedside table. My mind was in complete disarray. How am I supposed to handle Genevieve? Should I simply come clean to her—tell her everything about my father's stolen land and the trickery involved? Or should I find another way through this mess without tearing down the only woman who had stood as my friend in that gilded snake pit? It was exhausting. Every option felt like a slow poison. The heavy door creaked open, interrupting my spiraling thoughts. Lucian walked in carrying a silver tray with a steaming bowl of broth, freshly baked bread, and roasted meats. He set it down on the table beside me with a quiet thud. "Eat," he instructed smoothly. I shook my head, sinking deeper into the armchair. "I am not hungry, Lucian." "You need to eat, Eva," he replied, placing his hands on his hips as he looked down at me. "Come up with whatever solution you need
The lords' maid CHAPTER 65: DUST, DEEDS, AND DISLOYALTY
Eva’s POVWe left Valenridge early in the morning under the guise of a quiet couple's getaway. Before the household, we framed the trip as a rare, private retreat for Lucian and me to spend uninterrupted time together—a story Duke Arthur accepted with a dismissive grumpt, and one that allowed us to slip away without raising suspicion.The carriage ride took hours, the smooth cobblestones of the capital eventually giving way to dusty, rutted dirt roads. By late afternoon, we pulled into the bustling, somewhat gritty settlement of Oakhaven—the neighbouring township where Laura’s corrupt contact operated.We secured rooms at a modest local inn. Before heading out, I quickly freshened up and shed my fine duchess gowns, dressing in a simple, unadorned wool dress and draping a dark linen scarf over my head and hair. Lucian discarded his tailored coat for a plain jacket and pulled a low-brimmed cap over his eyes. Disguised as ordinary middle-class travellers, we blended into the town's bu
The lords' maid CHAPTER 64: FIRE AND SMOKESCREENS
Eva’s POV I stood at the top of the grand staircase, concealed within the deep shadow of the landing, my heart beating in a steady, measured rhythm. We needed this plan to be foolproof. When Laura eventually realized her letters were missing, she could not, under any circumstance, suspect Genevieve or me. Down in the servant quarters, Genevieve was positioned near Laura’s room. Our arrangement was precise: Genevieve would wait until Laura returned after her evening shift to take off her heavy apron. A moment later, Genevieve appeared at the base of the stairs. She looked up toward my shadow and subtly raised her hand, giving me the clear, silent signal—Laura had taken off her apron and left it in her room. I nodded back sharply. It was time. I moved quickly into the nearby common room. Grabbing a lit oil lamp from the sideboard, I tipped a splash of lamp oil onto a bundle of dry hearth rags near the wooden floorboards and set it alight. Smoke billowed instantly, and bright f
The lords' maid CHAPTER 63: CROSSED LINES AND SILENT OBSERVERS
Lucian’s POV I made my way through the quiet corridors of the west wing, looking for Eva. We needed to finalize our plans for confronting Laura and mapping out our departure to track down her forgery contact out of town. When I asked a passing footman if he had seen her, he mentioned spotting Lady Eva heading toward the gallery room a short while ago. I pushed open the heavy oak door to the gallery, expecting to find her alone among the portraits. Instead, the sight before me made me halt in the doorway. Eva stood near the central easel, her breath coming in quick, shallow hitches. Her cheeks were flushed a deep, undeniable crimson, her chest heaving as if she had just run a distance. A few feet away stood Leo, his hands trembling slightly as he tried to adjust his coat, his own composure visibly shattered. "Eva?" I called out softly, stepping into the room. She flinched, her eyes snapping to mine in sheer panic. She looked like a startled bird caught in a trap. "Is ever
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