The Duke's Bride

r head. A severe headache made it impossible for her to ge

request, Hazel could only lie weakly. "Miss

weakly, her breath heavy. "I can

Barnum. "Sir, Lady Hazel has a

d. "We just received word from Duke Kingsley that he

Make sure he arrives as soon as possible, and Hazel must be up before Du

to crawl for Barnum, who grew increasingly worried about Duke Kingsley's reaction if he found his fiancé

esome weakling!" Barnum

ly began examining her. "Her fever is quite high," the doctor said, "but we can try to lower it wit

ed attentively. "Make sure she can get up and look health

eparing the necessary medications. "

plan in case things did not go as planned. He knew that Duke Kingsley's visit was cruci

ou must get up this afternoon!" B

heard part of the conversation between the doctor and the maid, realizing how important Duke K

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in front of him. The handsome man with black hair appeared d

voice was f

in politely. "Lord Kingsley," Francisco gre

sharp blue eyes focusing on Fra

sidence heard that their daughter, Lady Hazel, is ill again. Count Ellsworth has called for

sighed deeply, putting down the pen he had been holding. "So,

ards the window. He looked outside for a moment, contemplating the s

ssage to the Ellsworth family. Inform them that Duke Kingsley is cance

pect and understanding. "Certainly, Lord Rainhard

ndow. "I don't want her to be forced in such a conditio

is master's feelings. "You are right, Sir. I w

lied softly. "Make sure the messenge

ind his calm and composed demeanor, there was deep concern for Lady Hazel. He understood

t on time. He hoped this message would bring a bit of peace to Lady Hazel, even though he had never met her directly

ry but also the sensitivity and respect for the situation faced by the Ellsworth family. He carefully ensured that Duke Kingsl

r body feverish. Hearing that Duke Rainhard Kingsley had canceled his visit made Hazel feel relieved. Sh

, Count Barnum Ellsworth, entering with a flushed, angry face. Behind him, her mothe

s blazing with anger. "Because you're sick, Duke Kingsley has canceled

herself. Her body was still weak and dizzy, making it hard for her to

in a cold voice. "You must be held accounta

owing her head respe

m ordered without looking at the maid. "She needs t

lancing at Hazel, who was weakly lying i

be taken to the cathedral to pray and receive a blessing

ached Hazel and carefully helped the young woman get out of bed

h hopeful eyes. But Samantha could only look back with a f

said gently, guiding her out of

e. In her heart, she felt hurt and exhausted by the constant pressure

tone, "Remember, Hazel. The Ellsworth family's reputat

o respond. The maid helped her into the waiting car

n more drained. She looked out the window, watching the scenery pass quickly. In

poke softly, "Miss, I will help you as much

t before Archbishop Gregory Wilton, she had to show that she was strong and capable of

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