I marry the mother of Hero

Chapter 46:The forest of losts (1)

All the pain and memories from the last four years, were gone as if they were a huge lie. Charles then said to the stunned Aaria, “My lady you should now take better care of yourself okay. I won't be available next time when you guys will need me.”Even though it was said to Aaria, it inverted the duke saying you should behave yourself from now on.
“Yes yes… you are busy aren't you Mr.Charles. let us take a leave from your care for now, don't we AARIA?”.
“Yes, Duke!. Let's go, I will always follow you.” Aaria again said it with a smile on her face.When they were about to leave, Charles suddenly closed his distance and whispered in Aaria's left ear.”You can act well. I see. How cute.I won't tell so don't worry.”
Aaria's acting of being an innocent and mentally unstable girl has been so perfect that no one in the mansion has figured her out but this guy who is standing in front of her has just figured her out in seconds.But he did say he won't tell anyone so I can continue as I am right now. Hope so I won't see him in the future.
They leave the room, leaving the beautiful and mysterious existence of a person behind.Aaria’s face is completely covered with sweat and disparity. She couldn't felt the hand of The Duke she was grabbing. Then Duke suddenly shook off her hand from him aggressively and was about to hit her but decided not to do so.

Then for the six straight months, she learned basic ethics of high society, learned about the kingdom, how to speak, how to walk everything but the interesting part was she learned it within Six months perfectly. Even Lady Lana was stunned by these rapid improvements from the lady. But this was in the best of the Marquis as they won't lose face in front of everyone.

~A week before the Annual ball party

“Lady Helena,” It was Madam Cara, the head maid and chef of The Marquis Mansion.”A letter has arrived from Duke Helstein.” After reading the letter.”what the hell does that b***h thinks she is? Asking us to only send Aaria to this year's annual party. I will make her pay one day,just wait for it you hag. Call Aaria right now.”

~After some time,
Aaria visited the Marquess’s room, which looks similar to that of a warzone. Everything was thrown away everywhere and Marquess was in anger. As soon as she saw Aaria standing there she said,

“Aaria! Won't you come here for a second? Your mother is very angry because of your mother in law. Won't you be receiving a punishment for her mistakes.”
Marquess was not in her right mind. There were many occasions where she wanted to hurt Aaria but she controlled herself but now, a whip on her hands, reminded Aaria of all those events prior to this six month window. She wanted to run away but that would cause a larger punishment for her down the road. She tried three times but failed all the time and each time she was almost near dead state.Marquess didn't wait for Aaria and grabbed her from her hairs and started whipping her. After coming to her senses, they tried to make arrangements for Charles again but this time he didn't come and the day for the Annual ball party had come so they didn't have any choice and made sure the dresses they sent didn't show her back in any manner.

~The day for the ball party.

The trip from Marquis Jaden's state to Duke Helstein state is about three days. But the Marquis decided not to send any guards with her to travel. There is a forest known as Forest of the losts. It shortens the distance by one day causing a three day trip into two days.