All Chapters of Second chance at happiness: Chapter 271 - Chapter 280

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Not yet but there is hope...

“Jokes aside….” Esmeralda smiled warmly as she took the bottle “I didn’t expect you to be so fated that you met so quickly.”“What do you mean?” Jack pursed his lips in displeasure before adding without even blinking “Do you think we could have known when the healer would arrive at the shop if we did not ask our partner Mr Stranton to pass a message requesting an appointment when she next came?”Emeralda hooked her eyebrows and then nodded; there were no flaws in the young man’s words or actions. But she forgot, this was the lion’s cub…. How could there be strips? As luck would have it, Mira was hiding in Jack embrace, refusing to come out in embarrassment, otherwise, the flaws would have been easy to detect.“What happened to the bottle?” She asked as she curiously examined the bottle by holding it against the light.“Ah that….” Mira patted her head gently as started to explain “The healer said that this would keep the potion stable.” She continued noting Esmeralda was listening keenl

Why am I cursed to be stuck with such fools?

While Mira’s end was progressing peacefully even with all the excitement, the same could not be said for everyone in the kingdom.The Slegh estate was in an uproar; the old master was on a short fuse blasting his son’s incompetence at every single breath of air they took ever since they returned from the coronation. Not having Lotta to take the fall in their stead, having to take responsibility for something they couldn’t afford, being stripped off all their pretentions in full court made everyone except Caster boil in anger and coil in shame at the same time with the same intensity.Caster was not as bothered as although the whole estate would be impacted, he hadn’t actively participated in the scheme even if he was aware of the plan. He wasn’t even in the area while the incident was unfolding, he was as usual indulging in his vices and to his credit when he arrived, even if his intentions were impure, he had extended an olive branch in the form of assistance, in a gentlemanly manner.

Somehow I doubt that...

“Why are you making trouble like that fool?” Cain scolded Cole once he dragged him out of the room.“How am I making trouble?” Cole frowned before muttering “The Wards are a dead end.”“What do you mean?” Cain pursed his lips as he stared intently at Cole.“That lad will not do anything that displeases his wife.” Cole shook his head helplessly “Don’t tell me you didn’t know the reason why he had moved out of the Ward’s cottage less than a year ago?”“But…” Cain wanted to argue but was cut short by Cole once again in frustration “Don’t tell me that you are counting on Mira to give in considering Jack’s relationship with the Wards?”“Don’t tell me you forgot who her mother is…” Cole sneered without giving Cain a chance to respond and added “She is more vengeful than her mother.”Cain’s eyes became dazed as they lost their luster for a few minutes before regaining his composure; he knitted his brows as he calculated before sighing helplessly “I suppose there is nothing we can do other tha

That’s because father never loved mother.

“It does not have to be real.” Cain leaned forward and whispered in Caster’s ears; he continued “but you have to hurry.”“Elder brother, is our situation really hopeless?” Caster asked in a low voice; he had time to think things through, as the healer was cleaning up his wound. He had heard the healer sigh how heartless his old man’s attack was. Although he was the prodigal son, he wasn’t a fool; he knew that his old man’s so-called soft spot towards him wasn’t because of fatherly affection but rather due to a promise to his mother; this was the reason why his father indulged him indiscriminately. Even a fool would know why someone who indulged him every single day of his life would behave so uncharacteristically, how could he not know?“Um” Cain nodded unwillingly; he didn’t want to burden his foolish little brother, but he had no other choice.The three brothers sat down under the shade of the large tree and once again sank into silence.“Brother, I can make up for most of the amount

Folly of youth or a flaw in character???

Jason’s life was smooth sailing compared to the Sleighs although it wasn’t without its fair share of frustration and trepidation.Jason wholeheartedly put all his efforts into winning over Rose’s favor; this wasn’t hard as he had no more distractions with Alina out of the picture. He no longer had to manage his time between the two women. However, what stumped him was his father-in-law-to-be, Duke Rovner’s ice cold attitude.In the past, Duke Rovner was very enthusiastic and warm towards him; it was as If he couldn’t wait to wed his daughter to him and would urge him every few days. But now, his attitude had taken a 360 degree turn ever since the coronation.Duke Rovner’s attitude had started to change shortly after the ceremonial robe competition; initially it was just lukewarm treatment, at least he would give him face before Rose. He would pacify Rose who was clamoring to have their wedding set with the excuse that they couldn’t have any major celebrations before the coronation.How

Devil got your souls?

Love garden palace was bustling with activity as the palace gates opened for the birthday celebration feast of the young Lord Amberton. Carriages from all the small and big duchies and estates that had received an invitation kept rolling in without giving the gatekeepers a minute to breathe.Cornelius and his team were rushing for Southamberston when Baldwin suddenly remembered that it was his young tyrant’s birthday feast and they would just make it in time if they rushed.“Let’s head to Thomas’s place otherwise we won’t make it in time for my little tyrant’s birthday feast.” Baldwin shouted out as they reached the cross section where the road divided, one leading to Southamberston and the other to Amberton.“Oh… that is today….” Cornelius pulled his horse back, wrinkling his face in embarrassment.“Amberton is much closer than Southamberston” Harry looked at the duo who looked flustered and comforted “We should be there in plenty of time to help if needed.”“Yes, and no one will be t

My wife has eyes only for me.

Cornelius and Baldwin had to keep appearances and didn’t have the same luxury as Matthew and Harry of being themselves and invisible at whim. They had to maintain their image while Matthew and Harry could blend with the crowd, whispering what they wanted to whom they wanted. “Why do you look different than usual?” Aldrin asked with knitted brows as he walked up to Jack; Luckily, he wasn’t too loud and not many people heard him; as for those who heard, they didn’t know the difference and just assumed the change Aldrin was referring to be the clothes he was wearing. “My wife prefers this look when I am among jackals.” Jack laughed smugly, taking the attention away from the essence of the question, making it lighthearted banter. “Such a wife slave…” Aldrin laughed heartily and didn’t ask further; he was smart, he realized there was something wrong with what he said the moment the words left his mouth as he saw not just Mira, but also his sister and the Ward brothers visibly tense up.

My daughter doesn’t need that trash

Both Matthew and Harry had similar expressions of disgust as they waved their hand trying to feign indifference; Matthew opened his mouth in response to Duke Rovner’s sincere questioning gaze, feigning reluctance “We know that lad… he… he used to be entangled with my daughter…. They were a pair till we broke them apart and got her married.”Duke Rovner knitted his brows as he asked feigning confusion “Why break them apart if they were a pair?” he continued in a low voice “Wouldn’t it be nice to have such a good lad as your son-in-law?”“Good...heh!” Harry scoffed unable to restrain his temper “Such a good lad that while he was professing his undying love for our daughter, he had to remain entangled with other women, that too right under our noses; such a good lad that even after we married our little girl off, he still wanted to remain entangled…. Poo…poo! Whoever wants can take such a good son-in-law…. My daughter doesn’t need that trash.” Harry’s temper flared, his face turning red;

Do you have the heart to deny a beautiful lady????

“That’s the duchess of Southamberston.” Rose whispered quietly to her father. She didn’t know how to feel about the duchess that she had admired a few weeks ago. “Um” Duke Rovner nodded before asking “Didn’t you say you loved the dress she wore to the coronation and wanted to ask her where she got it from?”Rose bit her lower lip as she hesitated, her inner world was very conflicted at this point in time; she didn’t know what her attitude towards Mira was.“Come, father will introduce you.” Duke Rovner smiled affectionately, feigning ignorance to her hesitation and pulled her along “She is the daughter of father’s acquaintance.”Mira and Almera were discussing how to tackle the orders that were getting stacked at Almera’s shop when Duke Rovner approached them with Rose. Jack was standing beside her but engaged in a conversation with Aldrin, a few young lords who were Aldrin’s acquaintances along with Oden and Martin.“Your graces.” Duke Rovner greeted Mira and Almera as he bowed poli

Let’s ditch the idiot

Stella sighed theatrically and introduced “This is my sister Amy. What do you think about her?” Even though Martin was whispering, almost everyone heard him as they were standing crowded closely in a small circle.Amy blushed further as she lowered her head; she wished she could dig a hole and hide inside. There were no saving graces from the embarrassment her third sister could bring her. Even so, she was curious to hear Martin's response; she could feel her heart beating senselessly as she stole a side glance at Martin.“Huh?? Me??? Think???” Martin blurted with an expression that was mixed with shock and confusion and mumbled “I rarely think…”“Ha…ha…ha…” Mira burst out laughing; there was no helping it… Martin looked too adorable…“Ha…ha….ha….” everyone joined in as Amy turned as red as a tomato; this was too hilarious, they had never seen such a naïve and candid person before.Martin turned his bewildered gaze towards Jack hoping to find answers, but his dear cousin only coughed i

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