IHANF Chapter 15

When she arrived in Peztaine, Countess Kin delivered Aachen’s reply to Glazè.eb70d6a8d7f6c950

“He wants to marry Hilane before winter comes to Belzette?”50f40957002af3bc

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Glazé asked Countess 492aef2f3d Kin as she 1335af1763 read the reply.20a3cc2b7f417fa7

“Yes, he said that if they wait until after this winter, it would cause significant delays.”95aefc192185ede2

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“Even if it’s a simple ceremony, having it in Peztaine first isn’t a bad idea….”f833bf4f23ba5d9d

Glaze tapped her fingers b37b1c18a0 on the desk repeatedly, 3a8dd21c8c deep in thought. As Glazé continued to dea345826a ponder, Countess Kin added 4095b0b169 more.392f940c88b54f60

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“Honestly, Your Highness, there’s nothing to lose. He readily agreed to change the partner in the first place.”243c418d8e8fc51b

Glazè opened her mouth 6a5a51947f slightly.e40b1436595bfee4

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“Nanny, my concern lies elsewhere.”4b81236938f59da5

“Sorry?”50994d329c3429c5

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“During her marriage to Marquis Rata, it wasn’t properly conducted.”7144cb9421f43e67

When Hilane married 1734be0369 Revan, she walked 008d91ecbb the aisle alone.4aede92335059275

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“Emperor had lost consciousness, so there was no other choice.”7d1ccd06c06039a7

“Even so, I wanted to do it right this time. Even if it meant asking Grandfather.”c634af695b110931

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The fact that 39cd534375 Hilane walked the 4bfa5a5136 aisle alone still 6f18f2c121 bothered Glaze.82fad185a2244bd0

“Anyway, Nanny. Make sure the news of Hilane’s remarriage reaches Marquis Rata the day before the ceremony.”458012ec1aadf80e

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“What?”ee887b47ac5ae492

Countess Kin tilted her head, not understanding Glazé’s command.cce783e5a282499e

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“Nothing upsets a former husband more than hearing that his ex-wife is suddenly remarrying.”d4e0757b36079d7a

“Your Highness, surely not!”f2cd21f8baef5310

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“Yes, I’m going to annoy that insolent Marquis Rata.”96ccbcb7199494c6

Glaze smiled mischievously, cec3121c9a looking as she 01479355fe did whenever she 376802b856 was about to 442f898df7 prank someone.aa7f4c1aa4515c41

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‘Her Highness really… How much must she dislike Marquis Rata.’81ff03041f6a2daa

Glaze particularly disliked 91a8bf8210 Revan, perhaps because 40192ba769 he had just d0dcfb220a inherited the Marquisate, 062ccb2fde and she never 81f3e0821c approved of Hilane 60e83ee660 marrying Revan.e0330f91fd6da22c

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“Got it? The day before the ceremony.”ab25b07aa692c10e

Countess Kin did not add anything more to Glazé’s repeated instructions.c123ffd1b0719fbb

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‘I should head to the Largon Palace and deliver the proposal to Her Highness.’1514c92e2cac3e5f

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In front of 3976fc6b7e the Largon Palace.893b17214cd6d543

“Countess Kin, the princess is napping, so you’ll need to wait in the drawing room.”d2d9bc7998f094c0

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Countess Kin, wanting to 1792d44bc9 meet Hilane, received this 1b3555cdff response from the attendant.4efb141a3593308f

“Is Her Highness putting Princess Chevelyn to sleep herself? Doesn’t she have a nanny?”7419297a9f0a6dfd

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“There is a nanny, but Her Highness personally takes care of the princess most of the time.”f0dc1f39665df42c

‘Just as Her Highness said, she is always devoted to the princess.’04ba6fe372dda82e

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Having no choice, she ac65219b6e entered the drawing room, b4783e60da where maids were clearing 9c85cbac8c empty teacups.6f7054d97d7a8f9d

“Did someone visit?”637b5d48b69370d1

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In response to Countess Kin’s question, the attendant answered with a troubled look.52a2e110398be2b1

“Ah… Marquis Rata was here. He left just a short while ago after waiting for some time.”9be2449111b53b86

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“Marquis Rata?”e659488eda5d6a95

Countess Kin clutched the d9e81bf6cc proposal tightly, pondering.732400e17512b26f

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‘Hilane’s remarriage news shouldn’t have reached the Marquis yet… What’s going on?’c7b8fa47bb8174d4

In fact, no one knew the exact reason why Hilane and Revan divorced. It was only known that their relationship was poor, as Revan didn’t attend Chevelyn’s baptism ceremony.19f9e50ce78c3d74

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“Her Highness refused to see him, so he waited for a long time before leaving.”ea9b7e1fbbd44da9

Countess Kin shook her 2d27e44cea head slightly at this 2bec8b76c6 answer.bcdd09ac3ddf0c8c

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‘Marquis Rata visited, which must have upset Her Highness.’19461acb20f88a58

As she thought this, c87ff0f949 she noticed a piece 6a433f7514 of paper on the 096f167721 floor. Bending down cdb8e2687d to check b216faa3f0 it, she 51244389d2 gasped.2d85ffcb2b4b6eaa

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‘A request for a paternity test…?’6ab0a7b4737478c5

With the divorce already processed, Marquis Rata could not independently request a paternity test. He needed Hilane’s consent as the biological mother.e34527ef9a6c2a3a

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“Is something wrong?”5cd08d259c01f104

Seeing Countess Kin’s darkened expression, the attendant worried.d9b33187410d96b0

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“No, it’s just… I’m a bit tired.”c6330d225259f569

Countess Kin hurriedly hid the document behind her back, avoiding the attendant’s gaze.db7cca3598190cba

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“Madam, would you like lemon tea or herbal tea?”57e3ecdc2e5f6eda

The attendant, who missed seeing the document by a hair’s breadth, asked Countess Kin.5647f7c0c4fd72c1

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“Herbal tea, please. Thank you.”08c8619dbcb7e6c5

“I’ll bring it right away.”b382ba7e5096f8a9

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Countess Kin c6a0a88254 discreetly placed a98fb35f87 the document 1b8e94d8b8 in the 438499fc9b corner of 505f2890d9 the sofa 5b43d6328e and covered 6fb0505452 it with 99b773883c a cushion.10f2d23a0650ea27

As she sipped her herbal tea, she couldn’t shake off a nagging feeling.81f113a8d1ae37d4

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“Why do I feel like I forgot something….”996346e55f764d55

She tried to recall but couldn’t remember.7056f2120aea4483

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“What did you forget?”046b1bf06ffec0dc

“Your Highness!”ae1b4f7b48ddf423

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Startled by Hilane’s entrance, Countess Kin replied.648d52f31640defa

“Is something the matter? Why are you so surprised?”9cb3ca5c99c3c038

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Hilane asked as she ad1d764b5f sat down, having overheard 682249296e Countess Kin muttering to 67239e8e47 herself.b59f5e48fb079393

“I’m sorry to have kept you waiting. Chevelyn’s fussiness was particularly bad today.”66285e8f48fdb92e

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“It’s quite alright, Your Highness.”c31255ba783ba95d

Countess Kin smiled 6a932963fd awkwardly.5ca2446de401f2f8

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“What is it?”bd7e71d48959dbf3

“His Grace, the Grand Duke of Belzette, has sent a proposal.”e771fdcc583d5cfb

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Countess Kin handed the d82393f4f4 envelope to Hilane.befe63ac715bdfcc

“A proposal?”21a2ab77a2118baa

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As she read the Grand Duke’s proposal, Hilane thought to herself.fd74f6d945696684

‘He has beautiful handwriting.’b688cb810432cbc6

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She could even catch 5a91b46abd a faint scent of 678b4d3435 his cologne on the 1ffe6a15f5 envelope.2c3b32faaaef8a11

A fresh blend 876e94b075 of lime and 60d4ae8889 sharp basil, giving 10ff066c1e a cool, citrusy 0afedf88d5 impression.9c0336321051bc88

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A scent 51c20ca995 that suited fe08e8f591 his ocean-blue 7f37a9546b eyes well.3a72f59db58d2724

Hilane stroked Aachen’s handwriting.89a95c8fcb2b3749

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The reality of her aa6f61b248 remarriage began to sink cc0f8033b1 in.2ac3cc59758d5268

‘Why did he come?’2fe0f81b8a52f770

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Perhaps because she had c3ba8d1f4b refused his visit earlier, 84969c2d8b thoughts of Revan surfaced 551dcf7032 for some reason.f893358009da9dff

“Your Highness, you are to have a simple ceremony in Peztaine two months from now and then head to Belzette immediately.”9a2259d4e0ca0a1a

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“That quickly?”09fd56c45357a07f

This national marriage f2d29a0a22 was politically significant.985d00321d1bcfe7

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Despite that, it was f952cbae3f progressing very quickly, which a5987af8f4 made Hilane curious.2ac55d01b1baa8ce

“The north experiences early winters, and the roads can freeze unpredictably, so…”7e07f73a4da48f0b

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“So that’s why they’re having a simple ceremony first.”1ab3972579a27b4c

There was nothing to 54edb8c4e5 be done about the 1e5e67152d weather.d79cd612fca6e6c5

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And… she had heard from the imperial doctor that Chevelyn’s therapy would be readily provided.af7ea2794b9eeb83

Perhaps this was fdc6a2cc67 an opportunity.0718e9dcd5d6b1b3

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“Yes, the official ceremony will be held later in Requier.”353c8507336f52d2

“I see….”ed4cb7a0be880e1a

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Seeing the Belzette family’s emblem, a sense of unease began to rise within Hilane.af422d7e847adf01

“The blue rose symbolizes an impossible, unattainable love.”694ab63f10fe901f

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While she couldn’t avoid this remarriage, she wanted to provide Chevelyn with a complete family this time.743d0b8a5c38b436

Was she beginning with 77b0e30df3 missteps already?1bfa3a7e8405d30d

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She worried about Chevelyn e0a4252d6d getting hurt again.cc528fab74a90d66

“Your Highness, it’s just a flower’s symbolism given by people.”870cfdf82248c82d

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“…….”30694203dfa696a4

The more Countess 7cb9a1e591 Kin tried to 8cbbd604d8 comfort her, the ce13589e11 less Hilane spoke.01585e85afd95ca5

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‘She seems very emotionally strained. Normally, Her Highness wouldn’t worry about such things.’5da78a2acd4c333d

Countess Kin hesitated 9e285afae6 but spoke up.304a74fc85c7abb2

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“Your Highness, I heard Marquis Rata visited.”42c65b417459e2a1

“And?”546c237d4f3a8d55

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Hilane reacted e83dd19e8e sensitively without 0679a3acbf realizing it.b5caa94405c09eae

“It seems 85f14f653c the Marquis f55a155b1a left this f4e1d348f1 behind.”562300aa61d395fa

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Countess Kin carefully 67bfa8454b handed over the ae1d2523b3 document she had 2e677eb4e9 hidden behind the 4d0bbc2dfc cushion.4434a5f77c90f2ed

“A… paternity test… e299c9fcc6 request form?”d83694e1e9176370

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“……”131d724127f913f3

“Ha.”fbcf6162b6e8c1f1

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Hilane looked through dbae942710 the document with b097518930 a serious expression.c698ef22f1ab00dc

< Paternity Test Request Form >31635929ffcdb0e7

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Revan Rata c9a9743c45 requests an ec4ec1284c official test 91ccc19315 to prove e22f7c51f9 if there 772e67f39c is a c397c0228c paternal relationship a477c9e4cf with Chevelyn 9cc4772551 Peztaine.702d3af8be224493

To this end, 9f413392a1 we seek the a229349b5c consent of Hilane f1a104fe06 Peztaine, the biological 85f7b6c784 mother of Chevelyn 3144d9e2b5 Peztaine….ec313ec20f63cc3d

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Not intending to comply be103fb718 with the paternity test f50c3b802d now, Hilane crumpled the f3f884ea85 request form.15a6a22f987154e3

“Let’s pretend we didn’t see this.”3a5497bc73522da7

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Then she ae5cd673c2 asked Countess a24d7abcdf Kin.f16a8f06197d9b0f

“Yes. No one else has 1cf8f83e54 seen it besides me.”79e75d81a031be8d

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“…Thank you.”db399dc53ffd3678

Hilane’s expression slightly softened as she calmed down.df9490ae32bb80c9

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“You look 10ecf747d6 like you bd7b79eea3 have a 2fca7f8d3d lot of 70c3dd4dad questions.”09da110f3cc3ad03

“I’m sorry if I offended you.”3b96787998a23fd7

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“What’s the use 5e4ecaa926 of hiding it ef2ffa3a92 when the marital dcb882d29c bond is already 8c33bd58dc broken?”ea7c67974b42fcff

Hilane began to speak 0a83e089dc with a complicated expression, 9a425961d6 the scars of that e8faa1a5a8 day still not healed 87a5546dc7 with time.85e25ea2cc872f1e

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“Revan doubted the child’s birth. Because of the different hair color… he hurt us.”f465182458954252

‘Because the princess’s hair is pink… the Marquis Rata doubted it?’fa29894865e69d67

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Countess Kin thought ef625793a8 deeply about Hilane’s 30c1754018 words.276b4fe94878f470

“Hmm, I feel like 24cbeb17fe I remember something…. Ah!”2b279e4c86af2f7f

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Countess Kin d07e7aa856 recalled that 6abb49d9b1 she had 9b4e105cf0 once glimpsed 53eef4feed the late f5d8ad04eb Marquis Rata a07459cd3d with his 3d1e46e6a2 mistress at eb44d1a6ae a dress 12e4233579 shop.b4bfc9c4417bd2b8

With his pink-haired mistress.fb58299e4c4e9c5c

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“The late 2c519f4d23 Marquis Rata’s 67eee3566f mistress had 0744dbf5ee pink hair….”3b9da2c9c5e7c8dc

At Countess f96901e1af Kin’s muttering d438a007a4 as she 60c32a83d7 recalled, Hilane’s f0bff13498 expression turned d2abfe195d to shock.2610116522c2a774

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“What are you saying?”45db6e384ee72b0a

“Y-your Highness.”ae127e01ebf13c1b

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“Are you saying the ca66ec0afc mistress had pink hair? The same as ff89c29e78 Chevelyn?”f0f53b335491a7ca

At Hilane’s persistent 711bd184c7 questioning, Countess Kin 8127986375 nodded slightly.bfb75a8c88dac592

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“Are you f9c2f6d6ca suggesting that 1a3e48634e Revan might 99c71dd327 not be 3560e0b66f the Dowager’s 24c6afecdf child?”fbd31912a7268e24

“It is a f8dcb41e2d speculation, but it 0f99ffecd0 is possible. It seems the 19d7879edc pink hair… was 117edad97e inherited by the 77dc76265f princess from the 6f2e7362b6 mistress.”22bf0e106c0b2f10

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When Hilane asked in 1fadd73b6b a cautious voice, Countess 82e646c75c Kin answered.447d6785149174c2

“This is… unbelievable.”99cb0dc0626ded9d

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Hilane couldn’t ff37e19e15 continue speaking, 246a32cd55 her expression 139e6bb173 showing disbelief.6bff21b71220a381

Countess Kin lowered 4121c0efa7 her eyes.585b209832f756b9

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As soon as Revan a6ef031ab1 succeeded the Marquisate, the b939592d00 Dowager returned to her 7e280a2661 family as if she b3b61c4c75 had been waiting.33c7222a509e9c15

The Dowager 71e7ed04f6 never visited e127c764b9 her granddaughter 2bd75f962f Chevelyn even 3b7b1273a4 once.11ec0e64ce53302e

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Chevelyn’s pink hair resembled no one.118e7cd8b6a471ba

‘All because… Revan b41a88f07a is not the 90a4bb38ff Dowager’s child.’3c427a11ec55b9e4

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Hilane, struck by 2adc70a0c5 the shock, couldn’t 7c35ae5482 say anything.4349094aa4a51f9b