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Chapter 36: Side Part 2 - Rig
In a previous life…
I was always a simple man, with a simple wish. I had secrets, more than most, but this fundamental thing about me never changed. Even in the underground world of spies and intrigue, my heart always yearned for one simple thing to be happy:
A family.
When I first met Helda, I didn’t know she was the daughter of the Lord of the estate I lived on. I came across her one day, standing in the gardens, a beautiful girl with a bright, kind smile. I felt nervous, having never seen such a pretty girl before.
“Do you like flowers?” I asked her, my heart in my throat. Around her I felt foolish, tongue tied.
“I love them!” She laughed at my question, and I couldn’t help but smile.
We met frequently after that, despite the differences in our statuses. We spoke of many things, gradually learning about each other, our lives, of our hopes and dreams.
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