As they strolled through the opulent halls of Ashford Manor, a striking lady with flowing red hair and captivating irises greeted Duke Caius.
However, her gaze lingered noticeably on Mabel, sending shivers down the child's spine beneath the intensity of her stare.
Isabella had once been his fiancée and cherished childhood friend, but their relationship had unraveled, torn apart by the woman who had given birth to Mabel.
Duke Caius still carried a burden of guilt for the way things had ended, but deep down, he knew he could never love Isabella the way he did that other woman.
A sense of unease began to wash over the Duke as Isabella arrived unannounced at Ashford Manor. Her sudden appearance raised suspicion, and he couldn't help but wonder if it was somehow connected to Mabel.
