Reborn I Refuse To Save The Traitors (Margaery) novel Chapter 118

**Whispers Shape Distant Tomorrows by Aren Cole Vale**
**Chapter 118**

The frigid gusts of wind bit at Tessa’s skin, but they could not extinguish the quiet determination that simmered within her.

Margaery had foreseen this very moment last night, her mind already brimming with expectations.

‘But so what?’ she mused, a defiant fire igniting in her chest. ‘From this point forward, I will cast aside all masks and pretenses with them. Why should I concern myself with their opinions?’

A chilling laugh escaped Margaery’s lips as she uttered those thoughts aloud. “Has nobody informed you that, as of now, you are no longer my sister? Tessa, you are craftier than a shadow in the night. Who gave you the audacity to utter my name?”

Her tone was deceptively soft, yet the weight of her words bore down like a heavy stone.

It was a blend of fearless arrogance, laced with unabashed provocation and scorn.

And her ire wasn’t solely directed at Tessa; it also found its mark on Raul and Joshua, who stood by, their expressions grim and troubled.

Raul and Joshua exchanged worried glances, realizing that Margaery’s fury was brewing like a storm on the horizon.

Despite a deep-seated reluctance that twisted in his gut, Joshua barked at Tessa with an edge of frustration, “Haven’t I already made it clear that Margaery wants nothing to do with you? Can’t you grasp something so simple?”

This was the first time Tessa had faced such open humiliation from Margaery, and to be scolded by Joshua in front of her only deepened the sting. She felt a rush of heat flood her cheeks, and her fingers clenched into fists, nails digging into her palms as she fought against the urge to lash out.

In her mind, a torrent of violent thoughts surged—she imagined leaping at Margaery, raking her nails across her face, gouging her eyes, silencing her forever.

But the moment wasn’t right for such actions.

“It was my mistake. I forgot that Margaery has chosen to forget me,” Tessa managed to whisper, her voice trembling as tears welled in her eyes. “I’m so sorry, Joshua. I promise I will remember this and will never trouble Margaery again.”

With a choked sob, she retreated into the carriage, curling up as if she had just endured a great injustice.

Joshua watched her retreating figure, feeling a wave of sympathy wash over him. His heart ached for her, but he couldn’t shake the anger that boiled within him towards Margaery.

Yet, he knew this wasn’t the moment for his fury to surface.

Margaery was the one radiating anger now.

Joshua felt powerless in the face of her wrath. He turned to Margaery, hoping to soothe the storm brewing inside her. “Margaery, Tessa has simply grown accustomed to calling you affectionately over the past year.

“She won’t make this mistake again. From now on, she will steer clear of you whenever she sees you.”

Margaery remained silent, her gaze fixed on him, her expression unreadable.

Noticing her lack of response, Joshua pressed on, “Try to lighten up a bit. After all, today is Lady Sophia’s birthday celebration, and presenting her gift is what truly matters. Tessa isn’t worth your anger.”

His voice quivered slightly, betraying the turmoil within him.

He felt that Margaery had crossed a line.

He seethed inwardly, ‘How could Margaery dismiss Tessa so easily? Tessa is the rightful daughter of the Wallen family, my own sister.

If anyone is unworthy, it is Margaery, who has no claim to consider herself Tessa’s sister.

‘If it weren’t for the support she has from others, I would have shown her the consequences of her arrogance today, making it clear that this is the Wallen family, not a playground for the daughter of a mere midwife.

But for now, Joshua had to endure.

The days would pass, and soon enough, Margaery would be married off, leaving the family dynamic forever changed.

Margaery caught the flicker of anger in Joshua’s eyes, but she felt indifferent. “You’re right. Celebrating Lady Sophia’s birthday is indeed more important. Tessa isn’t worth discussing any further.”

Joshua was left speechless, grappling with her dismissive attitude.

‘Is that truly what I meant?’ he thought, frustration bubbling beneath the surface.

But now was not the time for reflection.

Taking a deep breath, he plastered on what he hoped was a reassuring smile. “It’s freezing out here. Hurry and get inside the carriage.”

Margaery let out a sharp laugh, cold as ice, before stepping into the carriage.

Once she was inside, Joshua let out an exasperated snort. “That Margaery!”

Raul’s expression mirrored Joshua’s frustration. “She’s gone too far. For now, we must endure. It won’t be long before this is all over.”

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