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An Unwanted Consolation
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2026-06-14 08:00:51An invitation to an imperial palace gala was something anyone would normally celebrate. However, it brought no joy to the northern couple.
They merely skimmed through the letter before letting it fall carelessly onto the cold marble floor.
“Lady Vivianne’s funeral was only held yesterday. Even Baron Lexcan’s family has not arrived here yet,” Rosel
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