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MAGNOLIA RUSHED AWAY, putting as much distance as possible between her and Daniel. She knew that her resolve would falter if she heard him call her once more. His voice was filled with despair, and it broke her heart.
She took fast steps to her room where Killian was waiting for her. He did not need to ask her about the result of her conversation with the duke, her tears gave it away.
“Do you still want to do it?” he asked.
“I owe it to my son,” was all she said.
Magnolia grabbed a small bag and packed a few things, not many. Geoffrey’s peluche, the book Killian gave her, and the money she had.
“I am ready.”
“Mag, are you sure about this? You love the duke.”
“Love has nothing to do with this,” Magnolia snapped. “And yes, I am sure.”
She left the room first before her brother followed. When they reached the entrance, they found Henry standing there while holding two horses.
“Your Grace, at
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