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