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Chapter 97 - The Surprise Visit

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The atmosphere at the Blackwell Manor was truly suffocating, to say the least.

Ever since Lord Benjamin Blackwell returned home and informed his father about Lady Anastasia, he had kept himself shut in his study, and only retreated to his bedroom late at night.

As for Earl Blackwell, he was so heartbroken to learn about his precious daughter's untimely demise that he couldn't bear to stay in the Manor any longer. Upon discussion with his son, he decided to stay at their family country home, located about 3 days ride from the capital. He had left the affairs of the Blackwell family solely to his son, and there was no clear indication when he would be coming back.

Lord Benjamin stared out of the window, his mind blank at the moment. His usually clean and calm look was now replaced with a haggard one, and one could see that he had not been sleeping well, judging from the eyebags under his eyes. His hair tousled and unkept, however they only added a hint of boyishness to his already ha
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