All Chapters of Second chance at happiness: Chapter 61 - Chapter 70

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I would rather be stuck here with you than anywhere else.

“Oh.. no…!” Mira frowned “What’s wrong?” Jack tucked a loose strand of her hair behind her ears. “We have to get home.” Mira looked anxiously at the door “We can’t get out…. That cunning fox is going to send someone over to our place to see if you are home.” “If we go out now… the door is guarded and the estate gates closed.” “Oh Jack…. I have made things a hundred times worse for you.” Mira’s eyes filled with tears… “Oh… how could I be so selfish??” “I didn’t want to give Lotta a chance to squeeze into our lives.” She sobbed “I wanted to save you…” “I….” Mira was feeling terrible. ‘Why did she have to be so selfish?’ “I would rather be stuck here with you than anywhere else.” Jack hugged her. “I am very happy to hear that you are selfish when it comes to me…...” Jack’s lips curled up “That tells me how important I am to you…” “Sweet talker.” Mira pouted even though her heart felt like it was smeared in honey. “What do we do?” Mira raised her head to look at Jack’s face. “Ho

No potion is stronger than rest.

“She has used up all her life force.” The healer had a nonchalant expression. “What does that mean?” Jack’s voice rose a few notches. By this time, the front room was no less than a theater. Firstly, Oden arrived with Mira’s parents and godparents, then Uncle John came with Aunt Beth and Anne-Marie… Lastly Almera arrived in her grand carriage. She didn’t want to cause a lot of noise, so she got the footman to stop a few yards away from Mira’s house and she walked into the house in a fluster. Almera was overwhelmed by the number of people crowded in the room; Their endless chatter didn’t help her nerves much either. She had just arrived in time to hear Jack’s outburst. Not just her, everyone heard; Their expressions became serious. Martin sat on the steps in a corner wallowing in guilt. To him, this was all his fault. If he had not told Mira about their situation, then she wouldn’t have worked herself into her grave. His cousin was so happy, and he spoiled all of it…. He grew up wit

I will be your hell, if you don't know when to stop.

While Mira was rushing out to meet Jack or rather rescue Jack, two people were heading towards her home. They missed running into each other by a few minutes. They decided to be wiser this time and came together. They were going to use the pretense of reconciling with her to get her to open the door. Once inside…hehe…hehe…. They stood at door ringing the bell and knocking on the door. Only silence greeted them. Jason wondered if he should use the side gate like last time but gave up on the idea as they heard voices coming from the road. Three men who were dressed roughly knitted their brows as they looked at the sneaky people outside the house. “This is my friend’s house” Alina smiled sweetly at the peasant that were looking suspiciously at them. “I am here to pay her a visit with my husband.” Alina held on to Jason’s hand affectionately. “You are friends with the lady of the manor?” One of them scratched his head. “Um” “The lady left a few minutes ago.” Another pointed in the d

Don't knock me silly.

Everyone waited silently for Mira to come out from under the blanket. Mira slowly put her head out from the blanket thinking that everyone left since the sounds stopped. Jack watched his wife with an amused smile. His heart that was hanging by the thread fell back to its original position. “Mom” She called out embarrassedly with a pout ‘Why was everyone here?’ “What else can I do if your husband refuses to eat for a day?” Ursula thought Mira was venting on behalf of Jack and explained helplessly. “A day??” Mira shrieked as she looked around. “Um” Anne-Marie jumped to Mira’s side and began to animatedly explain everything she saw and knew… which surprisingly was a lot. “I have worried you all.” Mira looked apologetically at everyone, mostly Jack. “You have woken up…. That is all there is to it.” Ursula wiped her tears. Once all the mushy sentiments were out of the way, Anne-Marie started to talk animatedly about the grand lady that came and blasted the stinky pair that came. Mir

Will something bad happen to you if I am here?

They both woke up early but the temptation of having his soft and warm wife snuggled in his arms was too great for Jack to resist. They indulged shamelessly; Mira leaned bonelessly in his embrace as they reached the peak of bliss together. They realized that they had left their dresses back in space after regaining their senses. Mira kissed Jack as she transported them to space. They decided to take a dip in the hot spring so that Jack didn’t have to go to the stream to take a bath. Mira realized that the hot spring also has healing properties as she saw the telltale marks left behind by Jack disappear as she dipped in the spring. They quickly dried themselves using the linen Mira had left on a tree branch and came out in their unique style. Jack quickly went to milk the cows while Mira busied herself making Jack’s breakfast. He was going to be seriously late for work but luckily for him, he had the horse that he had to return to the tavern. He went straight to Almera’s dressmakers t

What are sisters for?

Friday mornings were always the busiest. Jack milked the cow and went to deliver the milk to his aunt’s house and get the cart while Mira stocked up fodder for the animals in the barn and refilled the rabbit hutch. She took a quick bath and went inside after locking all the doors of the barn and letting the dogs who had grown into a considerable size out to roam the entire space. She quickly prepared and packed their breakfast in a basket. Jack arrived as she wheeled the first stand out of the work room. Jack came up to help her when she pushed him towards the kitchen “I will wheel this one. Get the two from the outer shed.” “Um” Jack quickly bought the two and loaded them before helping Mira with the rest. Mira left the stands and the basket with Jack to load while she went and locked the outer shed and the kitchen door. Mira fed Jack as their usual norm when they rode out to the city. They were neither late nor arrived when they arrived at Almera’s shop. Jack kissed his wife goodb

Paws of my husband!

“Mira, this week I won’t give you any of my work.” Almera pursed her lips that were curling up as she saw Mira’s grumbling face. “This week, I want you do these four dresses for me.” Almera took out four clothes which were black, blue, pink and a beige color. “This one is for Thomas’s mother.” She pointed at the beige one “She really liked the work you did last time on that off-white dress.” “Um” “The black is one of the prominent ladies at court. She wants everyone to know she is mourning her husband” Almera pursed her lips in ridicule “in style.” “Her orders were that black should be the next ‘it’ in court.” Almera giggled before telling Mira how much the lady hated her late husband who had at least 10 mistresses. “Then it truly must be a showstopper.” Mira didn’t have any sympathy for cheaters. Almera laughed. “The other two are casual wears… do what you like.” Mira nodded and stood up “I will go to your brother’s store and be back.” “You’re here.” Aldrin almost stood up in

A folly of my gullible youth!

Mira told him about the order for tomorrow. They decided to put their plan for second hutch into action. They decided to go to the woods and gather the stems and wood required first and then set for hunting towards dusk. They returned home and placed the gold sheets as always 2 each on either pile or locked everything away before heading into the woods. They came back with enough stems and woods to work for the time being. Jack made the frame just like last time for Mira to weave before starting on the framework for the hutch when the bell chimed. “I will get it.” Jack walked to the side door and opened it to see Martin and Oden waiting near the side door. “Come… come...” Jack opened the door wider for them to enter before locking it. “Did you just come?” Oden asked curiously as they walked to the area by the hutch where Mira was weaving. “Nope” “So, were you purposefully hiding?” “Huh?” “Mira’s friends were here … they ran the bell and waited a long time before heading back.”

Do you know what grave danger you were in?

The man went out with the basket but came back in a few mins. Jack and Mira were surprised when the bell chimed again. They even more surprised to see the man standing with a wide grin. “May I come in?” The man scratched his head “I forgot to ask something.” “Um” Mira nodded; Jack knitted his brows as he sized the man. The man entered and stood to the side that was in the cover of the door and gestured for them to close the door. He took out a parchment and scribbled something while he asked loudly “You said that you could supply for a family meal. How many were you thinking when you said that?” “2 to 4” Mira responded although she exchanged doubtful gazes with Jack. “Oh… so it can only be a small family gathering” The man chuckled “My master’s family is quite large you see.” “I will let my master know.” He handed the parchment to Jack before saluting with a chuckle and leaving. Jack opened the parchment “You are being watched.” Mira smiled gratefully at the lad who entered the

Together, we'll show 'em how to mess with us brothers.

“Big brother, it wasn’t Jack’s fault. I decided not to tell anyone.” Mira could see the pain in Oden’s eyes. She didn’t want this to be the reason for rift. They were all Jack had as family. Oden looked at Mira in confusion. “We didn’t want you to be in a difficult position.” Mira pursed her lips and lowered her head “We thought ignorance is bliss. I was wrong. I apologize.” “No need.” Oden waved his hand “But you should tell me if you are in trouble.” “Um” Jack and Mira nodded after being told off. “Son” Matthew prompted again noting that they had conveniently gone off topic. “The official story was that someone had committed murder and escaped from the room they were locked up in.” Oden turned to look at Matthew “But I heard from a reliable source…” Oden corrected himself “from the first master’s daughter that they originally intended to ask for a man for man…” “Are you saying what I think you are saying?” Harry narrowed his eyes. “Um” Oden nodded. “What is it?” Martin asked

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