Selena fell ill for a few days as soon as she returned. She probably had a cold and kept coughing. Although her daughter didn't say anything, Maria was attentive. When she saw her daughter coming back from the Gonzalez manor this time, her face was a little pale, she went back to her room without chatting.Mariana felt something was wrong. She hurriedly asked her maid Gina to ask Mrs. Kinsworth what happened. When she knew that Selena fell into a compost pit, almost freezing to death, she was so angry that she almost fainted.Not only did severely punish Mariana, she also couldn't help but be dissatisfied with Mrs. Kinsworth. She entrusted her daughter to take care of her. On the one hand, it was because the two families were willing to get married. On the other hand, she also felt that the relationship between the two families was good. Going to the banquet and letting Selena go with the carriage was because she wanted Mrs. Kinsworth to take care of his daughter during the trip.But
Selena had been resting at home for a few days, and her complexion had improved considerably. After a few days, she was going out of the room and began organizing nourishing soups for her mother. Her mother had always been in poor health, and now with another pregnancy, it was even more important to ensure she got the proper nutrition.In her previous life, Selena had yearned so desperately for a child of her own, but she had suffered three miscarriages, which had taken a toll on her health. She was forever missing out on the chance to have a child. Now, seeing her mother excited about having a sibling for her, she couldn't be happier.One day, while Selena was busy revising recipes, a servant rushed in and said, "Miss, there's someone outside claiming to be the Mr. Jose sister and insisting on seeing the mistress. I told her that Mr. Jose was out and that the mistress wasn't feeling well and couldn't receive visitors. But she's standing outside the shop refusing to leave, saying she'l
After speaking, she turned around and glanced at Mariana beside her before leading the two maidservants toward the courtyard.Iris hurriedly followed a couple of steps, her heart filled with joy. As long as she entered the courtyard, she would find a way to stay. She was determined to win over her brother Jose and stay for the long term, until she found her ideal husband. She then glared at Selena ahead, already planning to make all of Selena's belongings her own before that.Upon entering a room, Iris suddenly realized, "Selena, where are we?"No one answered her. Mariana had already closed the door to the pantry, and a servant came forward and snatched the basket from Iris's hands to show it to the young lady. Selena lifted the cloth and inspected the contents. Upon seeing what was inside, Selena felt furious. Without hesitation, she lifted the pot of soup from the basket and poured it over Iris's face.Iris never expected such an action and screamed, immediately shielding her face w
Since returning from the Gonzalez estate, Selena had been sick for a few days and had stayed home ever since. The reason was her fear of encountering Lucio again. After more than half a month had passed without any incidents, Selena finally felt relieved. Despite her lingering fear, she knew she couldn't stay indoors forever. It had been a long time since she visited her own shop, and she decided she would go take a look tomorrow.The weather the next day was fine, and as December approached, everyone was busy preparing for winter and Christmas. The streets were bustling with activity.Jose, motivated by Maria's pregnancy and the possibility of having a son to inherit his fortune without having to share them with anyone else, had become even more energetic. Taking advantage of the upcoming holidays, he acquired a dyeing workshop nearby, set up a storefront, and resumed selling groceries. Deep down, Jose still harbored some resentment towards Pablo for inheriting the family's grocery
Selena, unaware of her mother's rejection of her marriage proposal with Alexander, was currently holding the new hair care oil made by Eva. She nodded approvingly at Eva's craftsmanship; this chamomile hair oil would be perfect for winter. Chamomile oil has a gentle floral scent and is effective in soothing the scalp and relieving hair dryness, which is especially suitable for the windy and dry winter days. This product couldn't be made in just any store; besides Eva's skills, Selena knew that her own magical water drops also played a role.Looking up at Eva, who was talking to her, Selena couldn't help but notice how different she looked from the timid and skinny girl who used to hide behind her mother. The scars from the burns on her face had faded considerably over the years, thanks to the Herbavita repair cream. Her face was now smooth and clear, and with good food, clothing, and care in recent years, she had grown into a slender young woman. No wonder Thomas kept coming to her sto
Roberto watched as the women boarded the boat, feeling a pang of regret for not having been able to engage with the charming lady. It wasn't until a servant pulled on his sleeve and reminded him, "Count, the general is waiting for us on the boat…" that he snapped out of his reverie. With a sudden change in demeanor, he smiled and quickened his pace towards the large boat prepared for the Count's family.The scenery on the lake was so breathtaking that it elicited exclamations of joy. The clear, emerald green water, rippled by the wind, danced under the sun's rays. A small boat swayed gently on the surface, and the lush green hills seemed almost within arm's reach. It was a pity that this wasn't the countryside where one could dip their feet in the water, otherwise, it would have been even more enjoyable."Mariana," Selena said, taking a small bag of shrimp and rice grains from her sleeve, "there are many small fish in the lake." As she scattered the food into the water, the fish eagerl
A few days later, a maid in uniform came to the door. The servant heard that she was the housekeeper of the count's mansion and quickly invited Jose back. The housekeeper said she was sent by the countess to invite Miss Selena to attend a banquet, praising the products from Selena's shop and expressing the countess's desire to meet Selena in person."Surely, Roberto, the count, has discovered my true identity! Otherwise, how could it be a coincidence that the countess started ordering products from my shop two years ago and now suddenly wants to meet me after the spring outing?"As she was pondering what to do, another visitor arrived. It was none other than Lucio, who had disappeared for several months and now suddenly sent a matchmaker to propose marriage.In contrast to his previous black suit, Lucio now wore a purple robe embroidered with silver threads. His green stubble had been groomed, and even his hair was tied back. Though scars marred his face, they were less prominent now.
She returned to the room, and Mariana looked at her with shiny eyes, different from usual. Mariana shrank back slightly, then said, "The water is ready. It's time for your bath…"But instead of heading to the screen as usual, Selena sat at the table, looking radiant as she stared ahead. After a moment, she suppressed her voice and said, "Mariana, are you my most trusted person?""Of course, Miss…""If I were to leave here, would you come with me?""Of course, Miss. I'm your maid…""Good! Pack your clothes and gather the money we have. See what we need for our journey to the capital. Get ready. Once everything is prepared, we'll leave…"With their own shop in the capital, they would never expect Selena to dare to go to the capital, where Lucio worked. After avoiding the wedding in the capital, they could go to a small place to hide for a few years…On the road, a carriage was moving, with two "men" sitting inside. One had his hair tied back simply and his face painted black, but looking