The story unfolds as a tale of forbidden passion between a merchant's daughter and illegitimate heir of the prestigious Wode family. The two had secretly seen each other often. But as their feelings for each other developed they found themselves at...
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The day was perfect for spending time outdoors. Sunshine bathed the garden in a warm glow, and a gentle breeze blew through the air, carrying the scent of freshly cut grass and blooming flowers.
In the midst of this idyllic setting, Albert, Alice, Cateline, and Isabel sit together, their laughter and chatter bouncing off the trees and creating a cheerful atmosphere. There's a sense of ease and comfortability among the group as they enjoy their free time. Their conversations slowly growing more amiable with each passing week. Even Cateline, despite her initial resistance to the other Mohn clan members, could not deny the growing closeness of the group.
The peaceful atmosphere of the garden was suddenly disrupted by the appearance of Lady Velasco. As Alice curtsied and Cateline moved away, Lady Velasco fixed her gaze on Albert and, ignoring the other young women, addressed him directly.
"It's truly quite peculiar, don't you think," she said, her voice dripping with sweet, feigned concern, "for the son of the main family to be so friendly with his father's mistresses?" Albert's grip on his glass tightened at her words, yet he remained silent, maintaining his unflinching gaze upon her. Lady Velasco smiled, seemingly pleased with herself at having struck a nerve. She turned her attention back to Alice, who stood there silently.
"After all," Lady Velasco continued, her voice laced with an air of authority, "it is unseemly for a young man of your status to associate so openly with your father's mistresses."
Alice, despite her composed demeanor, felt a flash of anger inside her. Her hands clenched tightly at her side, her fingers digging into her palms. Yet, she remained silent, unwilling to give Lady Velasco the satisfaction of a reaction.
As Lady Velasco finished speaking, she added, "Indeed, it would be best if you and Miss Isabel would move away. I should quite like to converse with my future in-laws."
Her tone was casual, but her words held an implicit command. Alice, holding her child in her arms, felt a ripple of discomfort at the instruction. She glanced at Albert, whose gaze was still fixated on Lady Velasco's face, his expression unreadable.
Albert broke his gaze with Lady Velasco, looking at Alice briefly. There was a flicker of indecision in his eyes, but he gave a slight nod, silently agreeing to her request.
As Alice and Isabel moved away, Lady Velasco turned her attention directly to Albert. Her smile widened, her expression almost predatory in its sweetness.
"Now, brother in-law," she said, her tone syrupy sweet, "let us have a little chat."
The conversation, as it unfolded between Lady Velasco and Albert, quickly took on a more personal tone. Lady Velasco, wanting to mend the strained relationship between them, began by addressing the issue of her place in the family.
"You know, Albert," she began, her voice dripping with saccharine sweetness, "I feel like you have not yet accepted me as your sister-in-law."
Lady Velasco smiled softly, her voice taking on a gentle intonation.
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