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her two daughters' hair as a tear r

't be annulled or anything like that. I always wanted you to find love but that's the way it is... I

e, but quickly recovered to resume her role as duchess. Athena was born that same year... Athena promised herself to make the effort to get to know Louis. Even if the thought of marrying him repulsed her, she would make the effort for her mother's sake and...for his sake. Even though she was being rebellious, she knew clearly that her father was not going to go back on his decision. It was better for her to get used to the idea first. She was going to spend her whole life unhappy and sad... The afternoon began in a rather pleasant atmosphe

the rest of his life with him, it was the best thing for them... The young woman asked for food to be brought to her as the night fell...

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