The Duke's Unwanted Wife
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“My lady, even if you cannot count on anyone else, I am always available to help you. I think it’s about time we send servants from your father’s house”
“NO!” her reply was immediate and sharp, surprising the men.
“Why don’t you want your servants to come? It’s a custom…….”
“I understand your concerns, Bastian, Gerald, but if you send in the servants after seeing my condition, the duke would certainly think they are spies from father. The servants of the duke’s home are not as generous as he is so I fear they may be treated unjustly or perhaps killed. I am fine. I don’t need blood sacrifices on my head”