NovelXXXChapter 312 The result? Calebs had snatched the hairpin from her and smashed it to the ground, his face full of disdain as he sneered, "So what if we're engaged? The Duke's estate has more than one daughter. As long as I don't want to marry you, no one can forceto? After that. Eliza had left in a daze, her heart shattered just like that hairpin.
Now that she thought about it, there had been others present when she went to confront C Caleb-Grant inclurled.
No wonder Grant and the others had always assumed she'd gone to Mount Westin to beg Master Mary, all because of Caleb.
Eliza sighed, thinking, "Back then I was young and clueless about love.
'I still don't really understand it but at least I see things more clearly now! Fortunately. Caleb had broken off the engagement publicly at the coming-of-age ceremony, and she had accepted it just as publicly.
So even without the hairpin, their engagement was el was effectively dissolved.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtStill, that hairpin had been a symbol of their betrothal-something not so easily dismissed.
To avoid future trouble, it was best to return it and sever all ties once and for all.
Glancing out at the darkening sky. Eliza thought, It's too late to do it today.
I'll go in a few days, Either way, this chapter can finally be closed.
She put the hairpin back into the box and secured it, her gaze lingering on it as she fell into thought.
She never ter would've expected Grant to out tof his way to find and return that hairpin She had to admit-his gift had helped her settle a long-standing concern.
In return, it was only right she prepared a gift for him too.
With that in mind, Eliza made a mental note of it.
After confirming that the herbs Eliza had planted included the legendary Bloodshade Blossom, Lawrence had practically packed his things overnight and rushed to Solacecrest Manor.
The area around Mount Westin was crowded with worshippers, with both Saint Grace Nunnery and Holy Cross Monastery nearby, so Eliza had long since moved all her Bloodshade Blossoms to Solacecrest Manor.
After inspecting the manor, awrence hurriedly asked Nolan to send more shadow guards to secure the area, locking it down like a furtress-no one was getting in or out.
Eliza decided to take the opportunity to plant a few more rare herbs as well.
She brought out seeds from her pocket farm-more than a dozen different kinds-which made Lawrence's eyes light up with envy.
Whenever he asked. Eliza gave the sanswer. "They were passed down from my great-grandmother." Lawrence didn't doubt her for a second. Overjoyed, he moved into Solarecrest Manor and set up a schedule to visit Saint Grace Nunnery every three days to teach Eliza a unique acupuncture teclusique.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmBut on this particular visit, Lawrence cwith news.
The Duke's estate is also buying up medicinal seeds in bulk? Eliza raised an eyebrow when she heard it It was unexpected-but not entirely surprising She had already suspected that Gabriel might make a move.
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After all, as the Duke of Mowbay, he had suffered one loss after another at the hands of his own daughter. Now that the Duke's estate's reputation was under siege, he needed to act to preserve his image. What surprised her was that he had entrusted the task to Sophie.
That's right-the person aggressively buying up medicinal seeds wasn't anyone else. It was Sophie.
And it wasn't just seeds. The Duke's estate had also bought a massive ten-thousand-acre farm.right NO outside Hasen City-one that was practically next door to Solacecrest Manor.
"Looks like the Duke has figured out what I'm planning." Eliza said calmly. "He's trying to challengein the field of medicinal planting." G
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