Chapter 9 of 1236 · 7 min read
As Gerald left his study, the letter from the Duke of Valoria still in hand, he made his way to the sitting room where Eleanor awaited.
The gravity of the situation hung over him like a storm cloud, and he knew that this conversation would be one of the most difficult he had ever had with his wife.
Eleanor stood by the window, her elegant figure framed by the evening light. Her green eyes, once filled with warmth and kindness, now reflected deep-seated anger and disappointment.
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