All Chapters of Second chance at happiness: Chapter 131 - Chapter 140

The process was well thought through. There were two guards manning the gate. Only two, at the most four, people were allowed to enter. At the counter stood six of the king’s most trusted men. They would take the entry and attach a number to the entry and give a cloth badge with the same number to the participant. This would then be put into the rolling drum like bin with other entries and the whole bin rotated so that no one could guess who the entry belonged to. Not even the guards looked at the number that was handed over. The numbers were three digits and randomly arranged. Mira and Jack got off with Jack holding their basket. “We will wait here.” Martin and Oden didn’t get off. They didn’t know what cousin was up to … but Martin didn’t feel confident entering the palace grounds. He felt flustered looking at the imposing structure. Oden nodded in agreement. He wasn’t flustered but he didn’t think it was appropriate. “We will accompany you.” No one knew when Samuel’s men reached

Old master Slegh was furious when he saw his useless men who came back injured without achieving their goal. It would be a lie to say he that was not scared by the knowledge that Dame Killion’s men were escorting them. He summoned his sons. “Look at this bunch of useless scum you have nurtured.” He didn’t forget to throw a tantrum at them when they arrived. No one of them responded. They stood with their heads lowered. “Did you hear?” Old master narrowed his eyes “Dame Killion’s men were escorting the bastards.” “Um” Cain nodded “I just heard.” “How come you didn’t tell me about it before?” Old master threw a vase at Cain in a rage. “Father, I only came to know about it now.” Cain dodged the vase and shook his head helplessly “Previously, we didn’t know whose men it was… they just jumped out from nowhere….and didn’t have any coat of arms… just a black cloak.” “Do you think she will win?” Old master hooked his eyebrows in annoyance. “She is very good at embroidery.” Cain continu

Mira and Jack reached the dungeon where Alina was held towards late afternoon. “Mira, you came??” Alina ran to the bars in excitement as she saw Mira. “What do you want?” Mira put on a rude front even though she was shocked by Alina’s state. “Nothing.” Alina shook her head helplessly before whispering “Just your forgiveness but if you can’t, I will understand. I won’t forgive myself if I were you.” “There is nothing I can do to help, now that things have come to this.” Mira narrowed her eyes thinking if this was an act. “I know.” Alina’s eyes were clear unlike other times when they were full of schemes. “I have only got what I deserve.” Alina started talking “I have had enough time to reflect. Even if what my mother said was true and we were sisters, my actions were not justifiable. You were innocent.” “I could have asked your father openly instead of trying to vent my anger on you two.” “All things aside” Alina raised her head to stare into Mira’s eyes “I had truly fallen in l

“OH MY GOD … OH MY GOD….” Anne-Marie started shrieking as she saw the pretty sky-blue dress... she was the first to open the parcel. “My dear child…” Beth sighed helplessly as she opened hers. She didn’t know what was wrong with this girl… although her heart felt sweet when she thought that Mira care for her as much as her folks… no she considered them as her own… “This…. Good Lord!” Beth shrieked as she saw the gown that was meant for her. It was a beautiful…. Prettier than any she ever owned…. It was probably even prettier than the silk gowns of those madams even though it was only fine linen. “Aunt, the material….” Mira lowered her head with a pout and muttered “Not long… I promise I will make you a silk gown. “Child, what are you talking about??? This is so pretty…” Beth caressed her dress fondly. Matthew and Harry’s reaction was probably the calmest… John, Martin and even Oden’s eyes were misted…. On one side, their own sister was making things difficult for them… and here wa

“Excuse me.” Mira smiled politely as she got hold of the attendant. “Madam” He bowed respectfully. “Can you only charge 1 gold coin for our room and hand the rest of the charge to my husband on the sly?” “Madam, is your husband the handsome lord?” “The one you spoke to when you led us to the room.” A pink shade crept up Mira’s cheeks as she heard the man describing Jack. “Sure” The man smiled brightly and bowed “Anything for a pretty lady.” Mira slipped back into the room with a happy smile. It was so rewarding to see everyone’s happy face. “Little Mira, what are we celebrating?” Harry asked with a boisterous smile as the attendant filled his wine goblet. “Just family.” Mira smiled with a shrug. “To family” Harry raised his goblet. “To family” Everyone raised their goblets and drank in one gulp. “Your best dishes.” Jack ordered as the attendant came to take their order. He was confident that he would be able to pay. He had the 5 gold sheets Mira had given him earlier in the