Whispers of the Mighty

ear relatives. This required ascending a whopping one hundred and twenty stairs, thirty for each floor. However, unlike the lack

sed by her mother, Laurel had never intended to refer to the Duchess as 'mother', even after her mother's disappearance. Laurel never saw the need to address her as 'mothe

the other hand, the Duchess, in her own peculiar way, chose to ignore Laurel's very presence, as if she were invisible. Yet,

ughter bond. It was a tender and poignant moment, for this would mark the Duchess's foray into the world of grandmotherhood, eagerly awaiting the arrival of her first grandchild through Kathryn,She chose to sit closer to her mother, the Duchess, who effortlessly in

sked, sitting to his father's right. Mean

vant of his caliber. His response, delivered with the utmost deference, resounded through the lavishly adorned halls. "Lady Maggi

d her desires were always met with approval. Even when she set her sights on the viscount's only son and requested a marriage between them, everyone readily agreed. However, to their surprise, just a few weeks after the enga

eyes glaring intensely at the woman who claimed to be his so-called hal

be the proverbial last straw for poor Herbert, whose escalating frustration manifested itself in a resounding bang of his hand landing upon the table's surface with enough force to send the plates rattling. Uttering hi

he responded, "I was savoring the gentle garden breeze this noon, when sister Maggie, consumed by fury, approached me unyieldingly. Perplexed, I couldn't fathom the root of her

the request " The Duchess, her face contorted into a displeased expression, posed a direct question to Laurel, her lips forming a tight, formidable line, as she stared at her with an unmistakable coldness in her eyes. Laurel

rlos is also single. Additionally, it is worth mentioning that Duchess has been diligently working to find a sui

our lofty tributes to tea was your awareness of Maggie's fondness for Carlos, and your despicable intention to instill s

d it concern me in the slightest if she happens to be experiencing melancholy in her heart? No matter how desperately you endeavor to weave a web of deceit, I am well aware that Maggie, in an ill-advised attempt to ensnare Mr. Carlos's affection, has resorte

nks to her lightning-fast reflexes and unwavering presence of mind, Laurel skillfully evaded the deadly projectile, narrowly avoiding a fate that would have tainted her visage fore

vor every delectable bite in a futile effort to distance himself from the escalating tension. Yet, he couldn't evade the overwhelming presence of discord that loomed over the table. In a valiant attempt to prese

s act of flinging a knife through the air, with apparent disregard for the consequences, shattered the fragile peace that the Duke h

everyone in an unprecedented state of astonishment. No one, not even in their wildest imaginations, could have fathomed that the Duke would come to a defense Laurel. His unexpected support for her sent shockwaves throughout

injustice and hurt. However, much to her surprise, the Duke swiftly inter

unishment, she will be confined to the mansion until her wedding, which will now take place in a month," As the Duke's words echoed through the grand dining hall, an air of shock and dismay filled the roo

t of severe retribution, he declared that she would be confined to the mansion until her wedding, n

eling eyes upon her, Laurel couldn't bear the thought of remaining in the room, surrounded by these judgmental gazes. Blood tri

ft the dining room, silentl