Chapter 322
Aurelia stepped foot onto the grandeur that was Stirling Manor for the first time.
It was a stark irony. When she was secretly wed to Leopold, she wasn’t allowed to approach the mansion. Now that they were on the edge of divorce, she could stride in confidently.
She was greeted by the butler who arranged a cart for her, a special instruction from Leopold who remembered her injured leg.
“Madam, ou are finally back. Mr. Leopold is waiting for you in the garden,” the butler informed her.
Leopold had finally revealed her identity to the world, and all knew now that she was Leopold’s wife.
As she made her way, the staff greeted her with respect, as if welcoming the hostess.
Aurelia clutched her forehead. Three years back, this recognition would have filled her with joy. But now, she felt an awkward discomfort. She was, after all, here to seek a divorce.
In the garden, Leopold sat under the brilliant sunlight, looking as handsome as a sun god descended from the heavens.
As Aurelia stepped off the cart, Leopold held her in his arms immediately.
Taken aback, she stammered, “What are you doing? Put me down.”
He gently set her on a bench, “Your leg didn’t get twisted recently. It was injured three years back, right?”
Aurelia held her cane tightly, replying, “Yes, I’ve become disabled. I’m no longer suitable to be your wife. You should find someone better.”
Leopold sighed, “I’m not as bad as you think. No matter what, I won’t leave you.”
She didn’t believe him. She knew he didn’t love her, and he just didn’t want to lose to
Arnold.
“I’m just an ordinary woman. Just let me go, please!”
Leopold’s eyes showed sadness when he heard her words.
“I’ve told you before, according to the Stirling family rules, a divorce requires a family meeting. Even if it’s approved, there’s a six–month cooling–off period. If you want to remarry Arnold, he will be banished from the Stirling family and he’ll lose their protection forever.”
A wave of cold fear washed over Aurelia. She couldn’t let Arnold be banished.
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“I was saved by Arnold. If it weren’t for him, I wouldn’t be here talking to you.”
Leopold’s gaze hardened, “If it wasn’t for this, I would have banished him already”
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