ETDO Chapter 3
by lily plumI began my new life as the Duchess of Beaufort. The first thing Arthur did was summon the most renowned dressmaker in the capital to order numerous dresses for me. Not only that, but shoes, hats, jewelry, and other precious items poured in endlessly, making my head spin.
It was only natural, considering I would have to attend numerous social events, including balls, as the Duchess, but I was still unnerved by such extravagant spending. Having lived in debt for years, I had never afforded expenses on this scale.
The wedding date was set as soon as possible. It felt a bit rushed, but no one could sway Arthur’s strong will. However, considering his leg, we decided to keep it brief and simple, inviting only those closest to us.
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“I want to make you my wife as soon as possible. Actually, that’s the real reason,” Arthur whispered in my ear, smiling shyly.
We had breakfast and dinner together every day, as well as afternoon tea. It was an idea I suggested, hoping to reduce the awkwardness and become closer before the wedding, and fortunately, Arthur responded enthusiastically. Unless he was away from the ducal estate due to imperial or territorial duties, he always willingly participated.
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Thanks to this, I discovered he was very affectionate and gentle, a man attentive to even the smallest details. Every time I saw him putting me first, I felt like I had grasped the greatest fortune in the world.
“Lily, my brother will be coming to the wedding tomorrow.”
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Arthur said in a calm voice as he poured tea into our cups. The wedding was just a day away, and we were enjoying our tea time in the flower-filled garden, as usual.
“Oh? Your brother?” I asked, puzzled. Arthur’s voice was clearly filled with pride as he described his brother.
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“Yes, I have a twin brother. He looks exactly like me…”
I vaguely recalled hearing about it from someone in passing. My eyes widened.
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“Wow…!”
“What’s with that reaction?”
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Arthur chuckled, a playful expression on his handsome face. He seemed surprised.
“It’s just… I find it a little hard to believe that there’s another person who looks exactly like you.”
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“Is that a compliment?”
“Um… well, honestly, it seems a bit impossible.”
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He motioned his chin as if urging me to continue talking.
“Uh… that there’s another person in the world as handsome as you…”
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In the end, I couldn’t help but blush. I wasn’t good at saying such embarrassing things. But it was true. The existence of not one, but two men with such incredible beauty was surely a divine blessing.
Arthur beamed brightly at my praise seeming very pleased with my compliment but quickly composed himself.
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“Thank you. I may be saying this out of concern… but my twin brother has a very different personality from mine. I’m telling you this in advance because you might be surprised by how alike we look.”
“Oh? What’s he like?”
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Arthur frowned slightly.
“My brother has a rather sharp personality. He’s sensitive and cold. He speaks his mind without hesitation, even if it might hurt others. So, he sometimes gets misunderstood.”
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He took my hand as I silently listened and he looked at me intently.
“I’m worried you might get hurt by something like that. I’ve always warned him to be careful, but he never seems to care.”
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I nodded, understanding what he was trying to say.
“He’s a deep person at heart. He’s just a bit awkward when it comes to expressing himself. But if something like that happens, don’t hesitate to come and tell me.”
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“Alright, Arthur.”
I was confident in my ability to tattle. I didn’t want to worry him, so kind and considerate, so I smiled brightly.
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“Wow! So, there will be two identical-looking men standing at the altar? The groom and the best man?”
“That’s right.”
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“They’re both so handsome, people might get confused about who the groom is.”
At my excited words, Arthur raised his teacup to his lips and replied casually, “Well, that won’t happen. The groom will be holding a cane.”
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“Oh…!”
I had forgotten again. Arthur was tall and well-built, and he didn’t limp noticeably when he walked. Perhaps because of that, his cane often seemed to me like the decorative canes carried by many other gentlemen.
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Because of this, I often forgot that Arthur used a cane, and it was only when I heard something like this that I became aware of his disability.
“You’re right. But even without the cane, I’d never mistake you. My husband is the most wonderful and kindest man in the world.”
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Arthur smiled brightly. The late spring’s gentle breeze carried flower petals, fluttering like snowflakes, down upon us. A sweet floral scent wafted in
Holding Arthur’s hand tightly, I wished that our days together would always be like this. It was only after Ethan arrived that I realized how naive that wish was.
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The wedding ceremony concluded peacefully without any incident in the small chapel within the ducal estate. We moved to the banquet hall for a meal of exquisite cuisine and a dance together briefly as the bride and groom.
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It wasn’t easy, given Arthur’s leg, but we couldn’t just ignore the traditional rites of passage. Contrary to my worries, Arthur was smiling brightly and seemed very pleased.
The number of attendees was indeed small, as Arthur had minimized the guest list to prevent any potential headaches. Even so, I was still nervous about the presence of such prominent guests, including the Crown Prince and Princess, and the other notable figures of the Empire.
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The sudden marriage of Duke Arthur Beaufort was undoubtedly the hottest topic in high society. Everyone couldn’t hide their curiosity about the woman who had snatched one of the most eligible bachelors in the Empire, one of the twins.
Frankly, it wouldn’t be an exaggeration to say they attended to see me, the bride. Their blatant stares seemed to ask, “Where did this one suddenly come from?” Among them, Ethan, in particular, seemed to glare at me with disapproval.
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He had a completely different atmosphere from Arthur, despite being twins. If Arthur was a gentle, mild deer, Ethan was sharp as a honed blade, a dangerous beast ready to pounce at any moment.
Despite their identical appearances, as if molded from the same clay, the contrasting atmosphere of the two men ironically made it easy to distinguish them.
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He observed me intensely throughout the wedding. Every time our eyes met, he glared at me as if he wanted to devour me. He didn’t even hide his displeasure during our first encounter.
“So you’re the grand first love who had my brother by the throat?”
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It was a shock, far from the usual polite, perfunctory greetings. If Arthur hadn’t warned me beforehand, I would have been quite flustered. Unsure of how to respond, I hid behind Arthur, who apologized profusely on Ethan’s behalf, and endured his sharp, persistent gaze, sweating nervously.
Regardless of my first impression of Ethan, there was no denying he was a man of an overwhelming presence. He exuded charisma that commanded attention, and his sexual charm was overflowing.
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As a result, he constantly drew the ardent gazes of every woman present. If I hadn’t fallen for Arthur, perhaps I, too, would have blushed under his gaze.
No matter how much others coveted Ethan, I was utterly exhausted from being on edge all evening. No one, except Arthur, had given me a warm look.
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Therefore, when the tense moments of the wedding and reception finally passed, and only the newlyweds finally remained, I felt a sense of relief. Given what I had experienced of Arthur’s temperament, I didn’t think I needed to worry about the first wedding night either.
Of course, that didn’t mean I wasn’t nervous. I lay in bed, my face red and stiff, waiting for him.
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“Lily, relax,”
Arthur whispered as he leaned over me. His soft, moist lips gently covered mine. His firm, masculine body pressed down on me.
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His soft tongue nudged between the clumsily joined seam of our lips. The sensation was like the tongue of a puppy licking my palm when I was a child. As soon as my lips parted slightly at his natural urging, his thick tongue slipped in.
“Hmph!”
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As if waiting for this moment, he began to skillfully explore and caress the inside of my mouth. His thick, slick flesh swam freely within. It was a strange yet thrilling sensation.
“Mmm…”
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How could the act of exchanging saliva be so sweet?
I was surprised that I felt no resistance at all. Rather, every time our tongues intertwined, a ticklish sensation, like butterflies fluttering their wings, spread around my insides.
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His broad shoulders, filled with firm muscles, his hard abs, and his long, slender legs were like a statue meticulously crafted by a sculptor of the century.
Just as I was completely captivated by the movement of his tongue swirling around my mouth, I suddenly felt something warm and soft between my thighs.
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