Semua Bab The Return of the Disgraced Daughter: Bab 51 - Bab 60

Lilian was once again hiding in Floret Garden, refusing to see anyone aside from leaving to visit Madam Lestrade.After all, she had to recuperate from the wounds left on her back, and she really despised everyone else in the marquis' household, especially Evelyn, who knew what trouble she would drag Lilian into the next time she saw Lilian.Be that as it may, Evelyn did come to visit, spouting nonsense like the largest cherry blossom tree in Cherryton was blooming, a sight of marvelous beauty that filled the air with sweetness, adding that she had invited Lilian because Lilian loved cherry blossoms.But this time, Winter did not allow Evelyn through the front door, let alone meet Lilian.As Winter insisted that Lilian could not leave because she was bedridden and recuperating, Evelyn could not be so unreasonable as to drag a wounded person out to admire some flowers, and hence had to give up.When Lilian learned about it from another maid, she gifted Winter a hairpin—there was no

Not again.The thought struck Lilian right then—she really despised that look of Evelyn's.And seeing that Lilian was looking at her, Evelyn walked up to her with a doleful face but still greeted her, "Lilian."Her voice was choking with tears, but she did not shed any from her eyes, making herself look all the more miserable.Emma was the first to snap. "How could you be so kind, Evelyn?! She's clearly seducing your fiance, but you'd still greet her?! You should be slapping her instead!"The crowd paused just because of what Emma said—no one wanted to miss out on drama, after all.Even as Evelyn merely cast a furtive glance at Lilian in silence, Henry glared viciously at Emma. "If all you're going to do is cause trouble, you can go home."That only upset Emma further. "Why do you keep siding with her?! You never even bothered to look her way! What, did you fall for her after three years of not seeing her…"Emma trailed off, as she realized she was out of line.Even so, none o

Perhaps the emotion flaring in Henry's eyes was too obvious as he spoke that even Evelyn did not dare look him in the eyes even as she stood beside him.Still, she could tell that he desired Lilian!She panicked as she realized that Henry still desired Lilian!But what about her?What was she to him?!As grief welled up within her, she hung her head, allowing her tears to fall to the ground.To her surprise, she suddenly found herself staring at a handkerchief—Henry's.Her heart skipping a beat, she took it as she heard Henry say quietly, "Let's go."And with that, he strode off, leaving Evelyn standing there.Even as she held onto Henry's handkerchief, she suddenly had another thought.It was normal for men to cheat.And since Henry had been engaged to Lilian for so long, it made sense that she still had a place in his heart.Would he not be a heartless man otherwise?But he and Lilian were a thing of the past now.With the emperor's edict, Henry would never try to steal

Watching as the two men advanced on her, Lilian finally snapped, "Stop!"Her chest was heaving as her fear shot through the roof, but she kept calm.She somehow managed to stop the men too, and she snapped, "Like I said, I'm Prince Michael's fiancee, and our engagement has the emperor's blessing. If you hurt me, it won't only be the marquis' household—the prince and the emperor will come for you too! So you'd better be sure that your client can protect you!"The men traded glances, seemingly agreeing with her, only to bow their heads the next instant.One of them even spoke politely, "We're from the streets and therefore wouldn't understand the grudges between nobles, only money. We're not going to hurt you anyway, so don't worry—we just need you to come with us!"At those words, Lilian could finally breathe normally since they showed up—they at least were trustworthy.Anything was fine as long as she was alive and unharmed!But…"Where are you taking me?" she pressed, hoping f

When Lilian woke up, all she saw was still darkness, as her eyes were blindfolded.She raised her hands in reflex, only to realize that she was bound, and abruptly remembered what happened at the private room!So where was she now?Feeling the softness beneath, she deduced that she was on a bed.And hearing the sporadic voices outside, she was still in Springhill Lane!That meant she was in one of the taverns along the street!However, being blindfolded, she had no idea where she was or how long it had been since she had been abducted.Even as she mused, the door opened—the two men had returned.Lilian could hear the footsteps of one of them, coming to her to check if she had awakened.She stayed motionless, and fortunately for her, he did not notice that she was awake either as he chuckled. "You definitely bought the right drug, brother!"He was gone as he finished, while the other man laughed. "You don't say—I got it from the Valley of the Potion Lords!"Lilian soon picked