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