"Let's play, Duke!" Aria exclaimed, her eyes brimming with excitement.
"Yes?" Noah responded, his curiosity piqued.
"Let's play house today! The morning breeze is perfect for it!"
Noah couldn't help but smile at her infectious enthusiasm. "Do you really want to?"
"Of course! I want to get closer to you. I want to eat with you and play with you!"
Noah chuckled. "You're a good planner, huh? You already have a plan in mind."
"Hehe!"
"Alright, let's eat first"
///
Within the grand manor, the sound of a firm knock echoed through the air.
Noah, visibly irritated, flicked his hand, and the heavy door split in half, swinging open with a resounding thud.
He was angered by the interruption while he and Aria were enjoying their meal.
A middle-aged gentleman, the one who had knocked, stood in surprise before regaining his composure upon witnessing the imposing figure in black.
"It's a pleasure to meet you, Duke Valentine. I am Ben, renowned as the greatest alchemist."
""I came here to deliver a letter to Lady Aria," Ben explained.
"I am Aria," she replied, her smile radiant.
Ben approached her, his own smile bright and warm.
"It's wonderful to meet you, Lady Aria."
Suddenly, Aria realized she was holding Noah's hand, and a touch of embarrassment washed over her. She tried her best to conceal it.
"Duke, could you please let go of my hand?"
"No," Noah responded, his voice firm. "You have injuries, and I need to take care of you."
Aria quietly thought to herself, *But I have no injuries.*
"In that case..." Aria spoke, her voice soft but determined. "Can you give me the letter instead?"
Ben handed over a silver envelope, and without hesitation, Aria opened it and began reading.
The handwritten words revealed that the letter was from Harry.
< Dear Aria.
Like i said this i prepare more gift than clothes and i send you a gorgeous dress and accessories i hope you will like it i hope we see each other again,
From: Harry >
Aria set the letter down, her face betraying the happiness she felt.
Noah observed her reddened cheeks and couldn't help but feel a sense of curiosity.
"What is this letter?" he inquired, his eyebrows raised and curiosity etched across his face.
Without a moment's hesitation, he reached for the letter and began reading the contents.
"Hmm..." was his initial response, his gaze still fixed on the words written on the page.
'Who is this bastard?' Noah thought, his thoughts focused on the silver man he had encountered before.
Ben's words echoed through her mind.
"I hope you will accept the Marquis..."
A sense of confusion washed over Aria as she repeated the words, bewildered by the mention of a Marquis.
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I Became the Precious Daughter of The Villainous Grand Duke
AcakAria, the adopted daughter of duke agnes who experiences death Seven times. In each of her lifetimes, she sacrifices herself for the sake of her family she dies believing that this time her family will love her, She was abused and abandoned by them...
