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[DUBBED] Irresistible Warrior Husband
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00:00Gracias por ver el video.
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05:35Gracias.
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12:45Can I give up being the general's wife just to be your mistress?
12:48Everyone in the capital knows Leon Bennett's got one foot in the grave already.
12:51He won't last much longer.
12:53Besides, he's not even a real man.
12:55His eyes drifted to my chest.
12:56Wouldn't that be a waste on you?
12:58Felt a surge of disgust.
13:00Gregory, I know exactly what you're after.
13:02I once saved you, but when I needed you most, you shut the door on me.
13:05Now, to ease that tiny bit of guilt, you want to screw up the rest of my life?
13:09He grew even more anxious.
13:09Give me some time.
13:10I'll convince Fiona to let you in as a concubine.
13:12I'm not going to be anyone's concubine.
13:14And I'll never be your mistress.
13:15So stop pestering me.
13:16My husband's a war hero.
13:17A celebrated general.
13:19If he finds out, what future will you have left?
13:21My husband's a war hero.
13:23A celebrated general.
13:24If he finds out, what future will you have left?
13:26I'd hit where it hurt.
13:27What he cared about most was his own prospects.
13:29The second I finished, his face went pale.
13:31You'd rather marry a cripple than pick me?
13:33Glared at him.
13:34My husband fights to defend this land.
13:35Those scars are his medals.
13:37You benefit from his sacrifice, so you've got no right to badmouth him.
13:40In my eyes, he's a real man.
13:41Unlike you.
13:43Sound body.
13:44Filthy heart.
13:44At that, I slammed the door.
13:46I turned and saw Leon draped in a teal robe.
13:49He stood tall less than half a foot from me.
13:51General.
13:52I stammered.
13:53Guilty.
13:53A faint razor edge flickered in his gaze.
13:55Weren't you just calling me your husband?
13:57Why so distant now?
13:59Don't get me wrong, General.
14:00As long as I live in your manor, I'll keep to a wife's duty and never stray.
14:04It's getting late.
14:05I need to prepare your medicinal meal.
14:07Head lowered.
14:08I spoke while walking off, just wanting to bolt.
14:10As I passed him, his big hand clamped around my arm.
14:13And before I steadied myself, I fell into his arms.
14:15His big hand clamped around my arm.
14:17And before I steadied myself, I fell into his arms.
14:19My eyes met Leon's dark, unfathomable gaze.
14:21He only had to lean in a little, and our lips would touch.
14:23His warm breath brushed my face.
14:25My heart went wild.
14:27Heat rushed to my cheeks.
14:28Leon swallowed hard.
14:29Word by word, he asked.
14:30What's with as long as I live in your manor?
14:32So you'll leave one day?
14:33I couldn't very well tell him that I'd leave when he was dead.
14:36So I denied it flat out.
14:38No, that's not what I meant, General.
14:40It hurts.
14:41Was everything you just said for real?
14:43Blinked.
14:43Which part?
14:44He sighed softly.
14:46And let go.
14:47I felt like a kid caught red-handed.
14:49And bolted.
14:50For the first time, his face held some color.
14:52His cheeks were burning.
14:54That night, I had a strange dream.
14:56In it, Leon's lips brushed against my cheek.
14:58His hand tugging at my under robe.
14:59His voice low and tempting.
15:00Want it, m'lady?
15:02Spellbound, I nodded.
15:03His kiss crashed into mine.
15:04Fierce and hungry.
15:05A soft silken drizzle wrapped around us.
15:07I jolted awake, flustered.
15:08My heart hammered in my chest.
15:09A soft silken drizzle wrapped around us.
15:11I jolted awake, flustered.
15:12My heart hammered in my chest.
15:14Nina knocked and stepped in.
15:15I told her to fetch a basin of cold water.
15:16She stared at my sweat-damp hair, muttering to herself.
15:19It really is getting hotter and hotter.
15:20Scooped up cold water and slapped my face.
15:22Suddenly, I remembered how Leon took a cold bath on our wedding night.
15:25Could he also?
15:26No way.
15:27He's injured.
15:28He should be keeping his desires in check.
15:29At noon, Madame Bennett's maid brought me a message.
15:32Madame Bennett wants dinner in the garden tonight, and she insists you be there.
15:35Lately, to dodge Leon, I'd been skipping meals in the main hall.
15:39Now that Madame Bennett had sent word, I couldn't refuse.
15:41I stepped into the garden, where a pomegranate tree blazed in full bloom.
15:44A breeze swept through, making the fiery blossoms flare like flames.
15:47A few blood-red petals drifted onto the stone table in the pavilion.
15:50It was piled high with all my favorite dishes.
15:52Madame Bennett motioned for me to sit.
15:54Leon said today's your birthday.
15:55And he had the kitchen make all this for you.
15:58Leon said today's your birthday.
16:00And he had the kitchen make all this for you.
16:02Looked up and met those smoldering eyes.
16:04My cheeks went hot.
16:05Leon calmly slid the chestnut cake right in front of me.
16:08I asked him,
16:08General, how did you know it's my birthday?
16:10Even I forgot.
16:12My birth mother had died in labor, so no one had ever marked the day for me.
16:15He dropped his gaze, avoiding my eyes, and murmured,
16:17It's on our marriage contract.
16:18Your birth details.
16:19My heart fluttered for no reason.
16:21Elaine, this jar of peach wine is my prized stash.
16:23I'm opening it just for you.
16:25You too, don't drink yourself silly.
16:26With that, she stood and added,
16:28Summer nights are breezy.
16:29Then she left us to drink alone.
16:30The moment Madame Bennett walked away, the air seemed to freeze.
16:33To break the awkward silence, I started knocking back cup after cup.
16:36The peach wine was sweet but strong.
16:38Before I knew it, my head was spinning.
16:40I groped for the empty plate.
16:42And looked up and asked Leon,
16:43Where's the last piece of chestnut cake?
16:45His lips twitched as he whispered,
16:46I ate it.
16:47God knows where I got the nerve, but
16:49I leaned in close to his face.
16:50His lips twitched as he whispered,
16:52I ate it.
16:52God knows where I got the nerve, but
16:54I leaned in close to his face.
16:55I said crossly,
16:56Who allowed you?
16:57Spit it out.
16:57Leon instantly opened his mouth.
16:59Come get it yourself.
17:00I bent down, peering into his mouth.
17:02Leon chuckled.
17:03You're not going to find it.
17:04Tipped my head back, staring at him, and asked,
17:06Then how do I find it?
17:07Faint blush rose on his cheeks.
17:08Keeping a straight face, he said.
17:10Try using your mouth.
17:11My gaze slid to his slightly reddened lips.
17:13I swallowed hard.
17:14Without thinking, I kissed him.
17:15Leon froze.
17:16His breathing quickened.
17:17He soon took control,
17:19clasped the back of my head,
17:20pulling me in and deepening the kiss.
17:22We didn't break apart until
17:23footsteps sounded behind the flowers.
17:25General, the night's getting chilly.
17:26Madam sent me to bring you two cloaks.
17:28No idea how much she saw.
17:29I shot to my feet,
17:30but the next second the world spun and I collapsed.
17:33When I woke with my head splitting,
17:34it was already morning.
17:35Shot to my feet,
17:36but the next second the world spun and I collapsed.
17:38When I woke with my head splitting,
17:40it was already morning.
17:41I remembered I'd promised Madam Bennett to go with her to Grace Abbey
17:43and offer incense.
17:44I scrambled to get ready.
17:46Mrs. Bennett, take it easy.
17:47Just now I saw the coachman still hitching up the horses.
17:49Tina, you helped me back last night, right?
17:51No, Mrs. Bennett.
17:52The general carried you in.
17:53I turned and stared at her to make sure.
17:54She nodded seriously.
17:56I didn't babble anything crazy, did I?
17:58Oh, you did.
17:59After General laid you on the bed,
18:00you grabbed his sleeve and wouldn't let him go,
18:02calling him your husband.
18:03The general's face went bright red.
18:04Tina, stop talking nonsense.
18:06She covered her mouth, laughing as she ran out.
18:08I headed to the front gate to meet Madam Bennett.
18:10Grace Abbey was on Lion's Hill outside the capital.
18:12I sat in the carriage, spaced out,
18:13replaying the kiss I forced on Leon.
18:15Madam Bennett might have read too much into it, she said.
18:17Elaine, do you have someone you like?
18:19These days I've seen you dodging Leon.
18:21Please don't blame me for arranging that dinner for you two yesterday.
18:23These days I've seen you avoiding Leon.
18:25Please don't blame me for setting you two up for dinner yesterday.
18:28Figured if you can't be husband and wife, you can still be friends.
18:30If you feel uncomfortable or want out, just say so.
18:33I'll make him divorce you.
18:34I won't hold you back.
18:35Mom, no.
18:36I was thinking about something else.
18:38What is it?
18:38I was trying to figure out how to say it.
18:40Suddenly the carriage lurched violently.
18:41A shrill whinny pierced the air.
18:42The horses bolted, racing toward the woods.
18:45I stuck my head out the window.
18:46The coachman was already gone.
18:48The horses tore through the mountains like crazy.
18:50We were tossed around inside, flung up, down, side to side.
18:53It hurt like hell.
18:54Mom screamed and burst into tears.
18:55Elaine!
18:56Elaine!
18:57What do we do?
18:57Braced myself, leaned farther out the window.
19:00Shit!
19:00There was a cliff ahead.
19:02Mom, don't panic.
19:03Hold onto me tight.
19:04I'll protect you.
19:05Let's jump.
19:06We can't.
19:06We'll get hurt.
19:08Mom, the cliff's right in front of us.
19:09If we don't jump, we're dead.
19:11Shielded her.
19:11And the moment the horses stumbled, we leaped off and tumbled down the cliff.
19:14Luckily, I grabbed a branch jutting from the cliff with one hand
19:17and clung to Madame Bennett with the other.
19:19I grabbed a branch jutting from the cliff with one hand
19:21and clung to Madame Bennett with the other.
19:23Below her yawned a bottomless abyss.
19:25Mom, don't look down.
19:26Hold onto me.
19:27Nina and the others are right behind us.
19:29They'll be here to help us any second.
19:31The branch creaked.
19:32Through her sobs, Madame Bennett said,
19:34Elaine, let go.
19:35You can't hold us both.
19:36That branch is going to snap.
19:37I'm already old.
19:38Not much time left.
19:39You have to keep living.
19:40Rush of grief flooded my chest.
19:42How could I just let go?
19:43In my heart, she'd long been my real mom.
19:45Mom, I'd rather die with you than stand by and watch you fall.
19:48Hang on, please.
19:50They'll be here any second to pull us up.
19:51Truth was, I wasn't sure we'd make it.
19:53It felt like my body was about to tear in two.
19:55The pain so bad, it had gone numb.
19:56Hopeless.
19:57I started hearing things.
19:58It was Leon.
19:59Elaine, don't move.
20:00I'm coming down to get you.
20:02He'd never called my name before.
20:03Suddenly, a strong arm caught me.
20:05He tied the rope around my waist, then climbed down and secured Madame Bennett.
20:08Everyone up top hauled together.
20:10We were saved.
20:11It wasn't just my imagination.
20:12Everyone up top hauled together.
20:14We were saved.
20:15It wasn't just my imagination.
20:16Leon really saved me.
20:17He held me in his arms and said, frowning,
20:19Why is there so much blood?
20:20Adam Bennett said.
20:21Elaine shielded me.
20:22When we leaped, she shielded me.
20:24I'm completely unscathed.
20:25She's the one hurt.
20:26She covered her face and sobbed.
20:27My eyelids were as heavy as lead.
20:29Elaine, don't fall asleep.
20:30I'll get you to a doctor.
20:31He lifted me into the carriage.
20:33I curled up against his chest.
20:34Tiny beads of sweat dotted Leon's forehead.
20:36He cracked the whip with one hand while he kept talking to me.
20:39Elaine, stay awake.
20:40I'll buy you chestnut cakes.
20:41I'll load you up with gold and jewels.
20:43Okay?
20:44You needn't wait till I die.
20:45I'll write the divorce letter right now, so you can leave anytime.
20:48My heart clenched again and again.
20:49Something wet.
20:50A drop landed on my face.
20:51I forced my eyes open and caught a flash of the blue sky.
20:54But it wasn't raining.
20:55The next moment, everything went black.
20:57I opened my eyes.
20:58My whole body felt like it had fallen apart.
21:00Mrs. Bennett, the Imperial physician said you mustn't move.
21:02The pain in my body told me I was still alive.
21:04Nina brought over a bowl of medicine and fed me slowly.
21:07Mrs. Bennett, thank goodness you didn't break any bones.
21:09Nina brought over a bowl of medicine and fed me slowly.
21:11Mrs. Bennett, thank goodness you didn't break any bones.
21:13But you're covered in scrapes and bruises.
21:15If you don't want scars, you'd better stay in bed.
21:17Your wrist dislocated, too.
21:18She kept rambling on, but my eyes and thoughts were already been at the door.
21:22When I finished the medicine, I asked her,
21:23Where's the general?
21:24He went to look into the runaway horse.
21:26Was it intentional?
21:27Yes.
21:27They found cold food powder in the feet.
21:28A drug that hypes the horses up.
21:30Who'd have been gutsy enough for that?
21:31Dared mess with General Bennett?
21:33Delayed in bed for a whole month.
21:34I hadn't seen Leon once.
21:36Madam Bennett had been so shaken.
21:37She kept her door shut day and night.
21:38Everyone in the house was tense and cold.
21:40Like something awful had happened.
21:41I asked Nina, but she said nothing.
21:43Today, I finally was able to get up.
21:44I opened the door and ran right into a cool, aloof figure.
21:46Leon stood there in a dark blue robe,
21:48making his features look even sharper than before.
21:50He handed me a wooden box.
21:51Puzzled, I opened it.
21:52Inside was a land deed, a house deed, and a divorce letter.
21:54My whole body went rigid.
21:56Like some invisible force was holding me.
21:58I wasn't able to move.
21:59General, are you kicking me out?
22:04When Leon looked at me, his eyes were cold.
22:09No, you've waited for this a long time.
22:11You avoid me whenever you can,
22:12because you don't want any ties to me.
22:14When I die, will you be able to leave freely?
22:16I'm just setting you free a bit early.
22:18Elaine, just go.
22:19From now on, you've got nothing to do with me.
22:21A sour ache flooded my chest.
22:23My mouth opened and closed,
22:24and only after a while did any words come out.
22:26So in your eyes, that's what I am.
22:28He turned his back to me, never once looking back.
22:30Get out, now.
22:31I don't want to see you again.
22:32Leon's figure vanished from the courtyard in a flash.
22:34The servants practically shoved me out of the gate.
22:37Just as I was leaving, Nina climbed into the carriage with me.
22:39Mrs. Bennett?
22:40No.
22:41Miss, General said you're used to me here, so he wants me with you.
22:43I was speechless.
22:44We moved into a small courtyard.
22:46The next day, the authorities posted a notice.
22:48Leon Bennett had lost the battle a year ago.
22:49We moved into a small courtyard.
22:50The next day, the authorities posted a notice.
22:52Leon Bennett had lost the battle a year ago.
22:53They said he betrayed the nation and sold the defense map to foreign forces.
22:57His Majesty had sentenced him to death and threw him in prison.
23:00The General's Manor had been sealed off.
23:01Everyone was awaiting judgment, but Leon was a man of real integrity.
23:04How could he possibly be a traitor?
23:05He'd been so desperate to send me away.
23:07Was that why?
23:08Nina was pacing in circles, frantic.
23:09She'd grown up in the General's Manor, so she wanted the f***ing him safe.
23:12Miss, is there anything we can do?
23:14I forced myself to calm down and tried to remember.
23:16When Dad had still been alive, he'd once saved a man dying of tuberculosis.
23:19He was with the Ministry of Justice.
23:21He'd even come to our home to thank Dad.
23:23I ran into him that day.
23:24He'd even praised me a bit.
23:24I remembered his surname was Grant.
23:26After asking around, I stopped Mr. Grant's sedan on his way back from court.
23:29Mr. Grant, do you still remember me?
23:30I'm Elaine Hart.
23:31He stroked his beard and chuckled.
23:33You're all grown up now.
23:34Sir, to be straight with you, I'm here to beg a favor today.
23:36That's why I had to stop you.
23:37My husband's locked up in the Imperial prison now.
23:39Please, let me see him just once.
23:41Mr. Grant frowned.
23:42Who's your husband?
23:43Leon Bennett.
23:44His face tightened.
23:44I kept begging him.
23:46Mr. Grant frowned.
23:47Who's your husband?
23:48Leon Bennett.
23:49His face tightened.
23:50I kept begging him.
23:51He finally agreed.
23:51The guard who led me in kept warning me.
23:53General Bennett is a serious felon.
23:55You can stay no more than an hour.
23:56The lock clanked open.
23:58Leon rose to his feet.
23:59Surprise flickered across his face.
24:00What are you doing here?
24:01My chest tightened with grief.
24:02I peered at him through the misty air.
24:04General, is this why you kicked me out?
24:06You were framed, right?
24:08Think about it.
24:09Do you have any proof of your innocence?
24:10I'll dig around.
24:11I'll find it.
24:12I swear I'll get you out.
24:13Leon's gaze grew deeper.
24:14Suddenly, his arms shot out, pulling me into his arms.
24:17Elaine.
24:18My heart pounded wildly.
24:19But time was ticking.
24:20This was no moment for romance.
24:22I braced my hands against him, but couldn't push him away.
24:24He only tightened his hold.
24:26His voice was barely a murmur, like a feather brushing my ear.
24:28Elaine, once you're out, do nothing.
24:30Walls have ears.
24:31I can't say more.
24:32I promise.
24:32In seven days, we'll watch the sunrise together.
24:34Okay?
24:35His eyes were unwavering.
24:36Not like he was lying to me.
24:37I nodded.
24:38As I walked out of the prison, I ran into Gregory on official business.
24:42I nodded.
24:42As I walked out of the prison, I ran into Gregory on official business.
24:46He blocked my way and curled his lips in a sly grin.
24:48Elaine, it's not too late to back out.
24:50Being my mistress beats being alone and trashed by everyone.
24:53Slapped him hard.
24:55Yet lost.
24:55He lunged to grab me, but I slipped past him in a flash.
24:58If you keep pestering me, I swear I'll take those notes you've been sneaking me lately
25:01and dump them at the Grand Tudor's estate.
25:02See if the Grand Tudor and his wife let you off.
25:04You used to poison Ms. Clark against me, didn't you?
25:06You wanted her to kick me out, figuring I'd be cornered and crawl back to you.
25:10Too bad you never thought she'd marry me to General Bennett, a guy you can't afford to cross.
25:15His face flushed and then paled.
25:16While he was stunned, I bolted.
25:18Scum like him, the farther away, the better.
25:20Even though Leon kept swearing he wouldn't break his word, I still tossed and turned for five nights.
25:24By the sixth afternoon, Nina and I spotted an imperial notice at the court gate.
25:27It turned out the traitors were the second prince and the chancellor.
25:30The second prince coveted the crown prince's throne.
25:31And Leon was the crown prince's right hand man.
25:33The second prince coveted the crown prince's throne.
25:35And Leon was the crown prince's right hand man.
25:37So he planted a mole into Leon's ranks to steal the defense map.
25:39He even meant to get Leon killed.
25:41So Leon had been faking sickness the whole time.
25:43Why fake being sick and claim you can't get it up?
25:45I kept thinking about all this.
25:46Didn't sleep a wink all night.
25:47By dawn, the sky was turning bright.
25:49A knock came from the door.
25:50I dashed over and flung it open.
25:51And dove straight into Leon's arms.
25:53He froze like he'd been struck by lightning.
25:55Standing stiff as the board, not hugging me back.
25:57I followed his gaze down.
25:58Oh fuck.
25:59I'd run out so fast, I'd forgotten to bind my chest.
26:01I spun to leave, but he yanked me back.
26:03Running off?
26:04You don't want me?
26:05Face burning, I dropped my head and pointed at my full chest.
26:08Who said that?
26:09He chuckled.
26:10I looked up at him.
26:12Leon leaned down.
26:13His face inches from mine.
26:14Our lips almost touching.
26:15Elaine, I like every inch of you.
26:17Our eyes locked.
26:18The heat between us could melt steel.
26:21Suddenly, he swept me up and headed for the bedroom.
26:23I thumped his chest.
26:24Didn't you say we'd watch the sunrise?
26:26I wanna see you first.
26:26We crashed onto the bed together.
26:28I wanna see you first.
26:29We crashed onto the bed together.
26:30Leon slipped the tie at my chest loose.
26:31I covered his eyes with my hand.
26:33Don't look.
26:33I'm a mess.
26:34He moved my hand away.
26:35His breathing turned quick.
26:36His voice was gentle and soft.
26:37Oh, you're gorgeous.
26:39Leon's eyes were sparkling.
26:40My heart was pounding like crazy.
26:42I pressed my hand to his rock hard chest.
26:43Didn't the physician say?
26:44You can't perform.
26:45He leaned over me and kissed my ear.
26:46You'll see it for yourself.
26:48In that instant, everything in my vision started to spin.
26:51Through the drowsy haze, I tried to focus on them.
26:53Only for Leon's gorgeous face to block my view, he murmured in my ear.
26:57Elaine, I once had a dream.
26:59What dream?
27:00He recounted it in a low, husky voice.
27:02And it was exactly the same as mine.
27:04I was speechless.
27:05My thoughts were a tangled mess, boiling over like a pot on the stove.
27:07Right before I drifted off, I cursed that physician silently.
27:10Who'd taken Leon's pulse, calling him a quack.
27:11He'd really dared to lie through his teeth.
27:13Leon was definitely more than good.
27:14Once the General's Manor had been unscathed.
27:16Leon had taken me into the palace to meet the crown prince.
27:17Once the General's Manor had been unscathed.
27:19Leon had taken me into the palace to meet the crown prince.
27:21The prince gave me a long, appraising look.
27:22He teased.
27:23So I finally get to see you.
27:24Elaine, your charm is something else.
27:26You even melted this block of ice.
27:27Your highness, I'm flattered.
27:29Your husband helped wipe out traitors.
27:30You deserve credit too.
27:32I'll ask his majesty to grant you a noble title.
27:34Thank you, your highness.
27:35Mrs. Bennet, don't blame your man.
27:37Pretending to be sick was just part of our plan.
27:39Too many people want Leon dead, so we had to make them think he was already on his last legs.
27:43As for the rumor he's impotent, I told the imperial physician to spread it.
27:45We grew up together.
27:46He's never had a woman by his side.
27:48Always so ascetic and aloof, so I figured I'd mess with him a bit.
27:51Cynical smile flickered across the crown prince's face.
27:53Then it all clicked.
27:54It was just friends messing around.
27:55So when we fell off the cliff, that was your highness.
27:57Yeah.
27:58He nodded lazily.
27:59They tried to make it an accident, but never thought they'd hurt you.
28:02Don't be scared, Mrs. Bennet.
28:03They tried to make it an accident, but never thought they'd hurt you.
28:06Don't be scared, Mrs. Bennet.
28:07This time, we rooted it out, wiping out those damn traitors for good.
28:10Your husband's safe.
28:11Took a deep breath.
28:12Thinking of it still scared me.
28:14Court politics were downright treacherous.
28:16Back from the palace, we barely stepped inside when we heard a woman sobbing.
28:19Nina said,
28:20Mrs. Bennet, please go take a look.
28:21Ms. Clark burst into tears on entering.
28:23Adam Bennet can't bear it anymore, said to Leon.
28:25Go to the study.
28:26I'll deal with her.
28:27He nodded.
28:28Days ago, I heard Gregory was in the second prince's crew.
28:31Since the grand tutor knew nothing, his majesty had let him off the hook.
28:34Fiona and Gregory were already divorced.
28:36So why was she bawling in my place?
28:37I sat down beside her.
28:39She still couldn't stop sobbing.
28:40Her haggard face streaked with tears.
28:42Eyes swollen and red, with none of her usual fire left.
28:44If you keep crying, I'll have someone carry you out.
28:47Fiona shut up at once, though her shoulders kept shaking.
28:50I misjudged him.
28:50I thought marrying a man from a humble family meant he'd bend to my every whim.
28:53Never thought he'd turn out to be such a traitor.
28:55I warned you ages ago.
28:56He is bad news.
28:56I rolled my eyes.
28:58Now that I was no longer her maid, I didn't need to hold back.
29:01Now that I was no longer her maid, I didn't have to be so restrained when I spoke.
29:04Your warning was too subtle.
29:06She just turned and looked at me tearfully.
29:07Back then, I treated you like crap.
29:09Did you hate me for it?
29:09No, miss.
29:10You just say what you think.
29:11You're not a bad person.
29:12I did curse you in my head, but I don't hold grudges.
29:15What?
29:15You cussed me out in your head?
29:16I shrugged.
29:17Yeah?
29:18You gonna punish me?
29:19Fiona shot me a glare, then gave a tearful smile.
29:21Sorry.
29:22To force you to marry, I even slapped you.
29:24Did it hurt?
29:24I forgot ages ago.
29:25Then slapped me back, so we're even.
29:27She closed her eyes and bit her lower lip.
29:29I lifted my hand and gently brushed her cheek.
29:32Her eyes flew wide and stared at me in shock.
29:33I already got Gregory back for that slap.
29:36Then stop calling me Miss.
29:38Call me Fiona.
29:39Can we be friends from now on?
29:40Forget it.
29:40I don't like crybaby friends.
29:42Fiona bugged me for ages, and I only escaped once it was dark.
29:45Heading back to my room, the candles were still burning in Leon's study.
29:48I pushed the door open and walked in.
29:49Someone suddenly jumped out behind me and put an arm around my waist.
29:52Bastard!
29:52I'm the general's wife.
29:54And you still dare.
29:54Someone suddenly jumped out behind me and wrapped an arm around my waist.
29:57Bastard!
29:57I'm the general's wife.
29:59Still dare act up?
29:59I've been drooling over you for ages, ma'am.
30:01Tonight, I'm finally tasting those lips.
30:02Leon is really into this.
30:03His lips crashed onto mine.
30:04Ink, brushes, and paper clattered off the desk.
30:07I started to panic.
30:08I braced both hands against his chest.
30:09Really doing this here?
30:10Mmm, right here.
30:11My mouth kept saying no, but my body was all in.
30:14Before I knew it, my hand was tracing his abs.
30:16He murmured in my ear.
30:17Elaine, you don't even know.
30:19In this study, I've dreamed of you.
30:20Over and over.
30:22Wanted to curse him out, but with all the rocking, I couldn't get a single word out.
30:25When I came to again, dawn was already breaking.
30:27Leon was already awake.
30:28He was sitting up in bed, his eyes on me.
30:30His gentle gaze was almost too much.
30:32Wake?
30:32He asked softly.
30:33He brushed the stray hair off my forehead.
30:35I nodded and rubbed the sleep from my eyes.
30:38Suddenly, I remembered he'd said we'd watch the sunrise.
30:40The sunrise!
30:40Shot upright.
30:41A bit anxious, I blurted out.
30:43Leon chuckled.
30:43He reached out and pressed me back down.
30:45Don't rush.
30:45There's still time.
30:46Leon Bennett had chuckled.
30:47He reached out and pressed me back down.
30:48Don't rush.
30:49There's still time.
30:49He sat up, swung out of bed, and grabbed some clothes for me.
30:52Carefully, he helped me dress.
30:53His hands were gentle and smooth, like he'd done it a thousand times before.
30:56We left the room side by side.
30:58The dawn air was crisp and fresh.
31:00A faint scent of grass drifted around us.
31:01The sky was already been pale gray.
31:03Distant peaks faded in and out of the morning mist.
31:06It looked like an ink wash painting.
31:07We stopped beneath a pomegranate tree.
31:09Leon slipped his arms around me from behind.
31:10His chin rested lightly on my head.
31:12Together, we gazed at the lightning sky.
31:14Slowly, the sun lifted over the horizon.
31:16Gold lights sliced through the fog and spilled across the land.
31:18The sky flared a brilliant orange-red.
31:20Clouds gleamed with golden edges.
31:22It was breathtaking.
31:23Sunlight bathed us, wrapping us in gentle warmth.
31:26As if every shadow and worry had melted away.
31:29You like it?
31:30Leon whispered in my ear.
31:31As if every shadow and worry had melted away.
31:34You like it?
31:35Leon whispered in my ear.
31:36Like it?
31:37I nodded.
31:38Overwhelmed with emotion.
31:39A view like this.
31:40A moment like this.
31:41And the one I love right next to me.
31:42Maybe this is what real happiness felt like.
31:44He tightened his arms, holding me even closer.
31:46From now on, I'll watch every sunrise and sunset with you, and be here with you forever.
31:50I turned around, rose on tiptoe, and kissed his lips.
31:53Deal!
31:54Sunlight sifted through the pomegranate leaves, dappled the ground with light and shadow.
31:57Our figures froze in that lovely morning glow, like an eternal picture.
32:01In the days after, the general's manner regained its old bustle.
32:04Madam Bennett was also on the mend, pulling me aside to chat every day.
32:07A kind smile never left her face.
32:09The servants finally breathed easy, their smiles returning too.
32:12One afternoon, I was in the yard trimming the plants when Nina came racing over.
32:17Adam.
32:17I was in the yard trimming the plants when Nina came racing over.
32:21Adam, Miss Clark's here again.
32:23She brought a bunch of stuff this time.
32:24Hearing that, I paused.
32:26Then gave a helpless smile.
32:27Ever since Fiona had showed up crying last time, she'd been popping into the general's
32:30manor.
32:31She said she was making up for what she owed me.
32:33But honestly, she was just bored and wanted someone to chat with.
32:36Let her in.
32:36I set the scissors down and brushed the dirt off my hands.
32:39Soon enough, Fiona followed Nina in.
32:41She was in a plain, elegant dress.
32:43Less edge than before.
32:45A bit more gentle.
32:46Her maid had lugged several food boxes behind her, packed with all kinds of pastries and
32:50fruit.
32:50Elaine, I made your favorite chestnut cake today.
32:53Brought it over for you to try.
32:54She stopped in front of me, smiling like she wanted my approval.
32:57After divorce, she'd calmed down a lot.
33:00She'd finally realized how ridiculous she used to be.
33:02I nodded, motioning for Nina to take the boxes.
33:05Thanks for the trouble.
33:06Come on.
33:06No need to be formal.
33:07Fiona waved it off, glancing around the yard.
33:10Where's General Bennett?
33:11He's not home?
33:12Fiona waved it off, glancing around the yard.
33:15Where's General Bennett?
33:16He's not home?
33:17He went back to the barracks.
33:18There's urgent business today.
33:19I said.
33:20Then turned and sat at the stone table.
33:22Fiona sat down with me.
33:23She passed a piece of chestnut to me.
33:25Try it.
33:26I asked the imperial kitchen chef just for this.
33:28It's gotta taste better than what the general's kitchen made.
33:30I took the cake from her and took a small bite.
33:32Soft, sweet, and chewy.
33:33It was better than the general's kitchen.
33:35It's amazing.
33:36Thanks.
33:36If you like it, have some more.
33:37Fiona's eyes curved in a smile.
33:39She grabbed another piece for herself.
33:41Honestly, being stuck at home lately is boring as hell.
33:43My dad keeps pushing me to pick another fiancé, but I'm just not interested.
33:46Hearing that, I looked up at her.
33:48Marriage is a big deal.
33:49You should think it through.
33:50I know.
33:51Fiona sighed.
33:52A hint of loneliness crossed her face.
33:54But after what happened with Gregory, I'm afraid to trust people so readily now.
33:58She paused and looked at me, eyes tinged with envy.
34:01She paused and looked at me, eyes tinged with envy.
34:04You're the lucky one.
34:05You snagged a great guy like General Bennett.
34:06He dotes on you and has your back.
34:07And he's a war hero.
34:09It was just a stroke of luck.
34:10I said softly.
34:12When it comes to love, it's all about destiny.
34:14You can't force it.
34:15Fiona nodded and said no more.
34:17She just quietly nibbled on her chestnut cake.
34:18The courtyard went still, only the wind rustling the leaves.
34:22After a long while, she suddenly called my name.
34:24Elaine, about that slap I gave you before.
34:26Do you really forgive me?
34:27I set down the chestnut cake, met her earnest gaze, and gently shook my head.
34:32Really don't.
34:32The past is past.
34:34No need to dig it up.
34:36Honestly, I'd forgiven her ages ago.
34:37She was not bad at heart.
34:39She was just spoiled and a bit willful.
34:41When Fiona heard that, her eyes reddened.
34:44Thank you, Elaine.
34:45Back then, I married you off to General Bennett.
34:47Partly, I feared you'd rekindle things with Gregory.
34:50And partly, I truly believed General Bennett was a good-
34:53He'd treat you right.
34:53And partly, I truly believed General Bennett was good.
34:56He'd treat you right.
34:57I just never thought he was only faking sick.
35:00Speaking of that, she looked a little embarrassed.
35:02I cracked a smile.
35:03It's all in the past.
35:04Things are pretty good now, right?
35:05Yeah, everything's great.
35:07Fiona nodded.
35:08Relief spread across her face.
35:10From now on, let's be friends.
35:11Is that okay?
35:12I won't treat you like before.
35:14Sure.
35:14I nodded.
35:15Warmth bloomed in my chest.
35:17Letting go of old grudges and becoming friends might be the perfect ending.
35:20So we just sat in the courtyard, snacking and chatting.
35:24From daily trivia to gossip from the Capitol.
35:26Nothing off limits.
35:27Sunlight streamed through the gaps in the leaves.
35:29Warm and comfortable.
35:30Moments like this are quiet and beautiful.
35:32Toward evening, Leon came back from the barracks.
35:34He spotted us in the yard.
35:36Surprise flashing across his face.
35:37Then he smiled gently.
35:38What are you two talking about?
35:40You look so happy.
35:40We're talking about you.
35:41Fiona laughed.
35:42Saying you are a big liar.
35:44That you fooled everyone by faking ill.
35:45Leon sat down beside me.
35:47That you fooled all by faking ill.
35:48Leon sat down beside me.
35:49He reached out and took my hand.
35:51His eyes sparkled with joy.
35:52Fooling my wife into marrying me was my greatest stroke of luck.
35:54My cheeks flushed.
35:55I shot him a light glare.
35:56Seeing that, Fiona couldn't help but laugh.
35:58Alright, alright.
35:59I'll stop crashing your couple time.
36:01I should head back.
36:01She stood up and said goodbye.
36:03Elaine, I'll swing by again tomorrow.
36:05Okay, take care.
36:06Nodded.
36:07And watched Fiona walk away.
36:09Leon turned to me.
36:10Too made up, huh?
36:11Nodded.
36:12What's past is past.
36:14No need to cling to it.
36:15Leon smiled.
36:16Squeezing my hand.
36:17And he said, that's great.
36:19He knew I'd suffered a lot before.
36:20Now that I could finally let go and live happily.
36:23He was genuinely happy for me.
36:24The sun began to set.
36:25Golden light spilled across the courtyard.
36:27Washing everything in warmth.
36:29We sat together by the stone table.
36:31Gazing at the distant horizon.
36:32Our hearts brimmed with peace and joy.
36:34The days drifted by just like that quiet and beautiful.
36:37Leon stayed busy with the army and court affairs.
36:39Leon stayed busy with the army and court affairs.
36:42But he always made time for me.
36:43He'd watch every sunrise and sunset with me.
36:45He'd wander mountains and rivers by my side.
36:46He made me the happiest woman alive.
36:47Madam Bennett was healthy as ever.
36:49She wore a smile every single day.
36:50The whole general's manner was full of harmony.
36:52Not long after, the crown prince did seek the emperor's edict.
36:54And I was titled Madam by imperial decree.
36:56On the day the decree arrived.
36:57The general's manor was decked in red.
36:59Overflowing with joy.
36:59Leon personally helped me into my new court robes.
37:02His eyes brimmed with pride and adoration.
37:04My wife is truly the most beautiful.
37:05I gazed at my reflection in the mirror.
37:07Draped in splendid robes.
37:08My hair glittering with jewels.
37:10My heart overflowed with emotion.
37:11From a helpless concubine's daughter.
37:13To the madam by imperial decree.
37:14Only I know how hard that journey was.
37:16All this happiness came from the devoted man beside me.
37:20After the celebration.
37:21Leon whisked me away to Southmere.
37:23Its clear rivers and green mountains were breathtaking.
37:25Far from the capital's din and strife.
37:26For the rest of our lives.
37:27Year after year.
37:28We would stay side by side.
37:30Taste life's purest beauty.
37:31And grow.
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