aerie
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4.7 M
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“Generally, it wouldn’t be strange at all… but we’re not exactly a normal couple. We married in such a rush without even knowing each other’s faces.” He studied her green eyes for a long moment, then answered firmly. “Let’s say I fell in love at first sight.” If he insisted on that, what could she say? But somehow it felt like more than that, especially with that portrait. The unease gnawed at her. “…And it’s been my dream for a long time.” “Your…- 415.4 K • Ongoing
- “Max, can I speak to you for a moment?” Daisy beckoned toward Maxim, who was lounging on the sofa. With so many eyes on them, it was safer to pull him aside. "My wife seems to have something urgent to say. I might be gone for a while. Mind giving us a bit of extra time?” “No, just five minutes will do.” She was dead tired. Not a chance. She had no desire to endure another awkward nap against his crotch. Then, grabbing his arm, she dragged a smiling Maxim back into the fitting…
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- Daisy jabbed a finger at the one who had claimed to know something earlier. “You, Anna, wasn’t it? You said you overheard something while on a trip. And that was exactly when Max barged in.” “…” “So who was the young lady? I’ve been dying of curiosity. Why keep dodging the question?” How could I push him toward a woman and get my divorce if I don’t even know who the candidates are? Of course, she couldn’t say that out loud, or they would think of her as suspicious. To…
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- It had slipped out, a simple curious question she did not mean for it to sound accusing. Yet the way their faces blanched told her it was a mistake. “No, no. I’m not scolding you. I’m just curious. My father gave it to me, but the fabric tore so easily that I thought perhaps it was of poor quality?” Her curiosity was genuine. By now, Daisy even doubted the jewelry Therese had given her. They were likely mere trinkets to “complete the look.” If she could gather proof, she could…
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- Whatever silly charm that tiger-faced brute was trying to throw her way, Daisy was far more concerned with her disheveled state. Her back was still exposed from where he had torn the dress, the robe was barely draped over her shoulders, and the rest of her clothes weren’t even fully off yet. “Max, if you don’t mind… could you close your eyes for a moment? I need to change into the robe.” “My woman is full of requests today.” But he shut his eyes obediently, and Daisy timidly slipped…
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- Click. Only when the door shut completely did he loosen his hold on Daisy. “What are you doing?” “Exacting revenge for all the rumors.” “Revenge?” “What kind of fool just sits back while his wife is being slandered?” Shameless. The way Maxim lifted his brows and replied so casually made her blood boil. “Then why take it out on me?” “You forbade me from drawing my weapon, so what choice did I have?” He shrugged as if it were the most natural…
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- If she had truly been Therese’s illegitimate child, relying on Maxim alone, such words might have driven her to tears. But for Daisy, who longed for divorce, it was nothing short of delightful news. All that remained was simple. She would purchase two gowns, plain enough to look inadequate, and rotate them, lingering only as a lackluster figure at her husband’s side. Sooner or later, that potential sex addict would surely fall for some pretty young aristocratic lady already…
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- “It’s my rashness. I wanted to surprise you and make you happy.” When Daisy stayed silent, Maxim turned to Mary with a grave expression. “Mary Gold.” “Yes, my lord.” “You said you had siblings depending on you?” “Yes. Six younger brothers and sisters at home, all of them waiting for me.” So she was supporting an entire family. “My apologies, then. If my wife does not want you, there’s nothing to be done.” “This is entirely my fault. Had I been more…
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- Slipping away into the fitting room and tucking it out of sight, she caught the sound of unfamiliar voices. It was likely the boutique’s staff, unaware she was behind the curtain. “Did you see her earlier?” “Who?” Ah, gossip. Always the best sort of entertainment. Everyone knows that. Daisy loved gossip. She always read the trashy little snippets in the paper. She held her breath and listened closely. “The Cinderella of Therese.” “Oh, you mean the Grand Duke of…
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- It wasn’t that she lacked the skills. Her abilities were practically superhuman. Maybe her interests just didn’t match her strengths. She must’ve been silently struggling. “Why are you shaking so much, Mary? There’s no need to be nervous.” “Your Highness, there’s no need to be so formal with me. Please, you may speak casually.” “Ah, well, all right…” Perhaps it was because she had just recently escaped a life of servitude, but Daisy still found it unnatural to look down…
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