When Petals Meet The Blade (Priscilla and Waldo) novel Chapter 128

Chapter 128

Jessica said calmly, “I’m not so delusional as to think he has any real feelings for the..

She turned and walked toward the estate, each step slow and steady, her figure cloaked in a quiet, distant chill.

“I was once engaged to Waldo, and the scandal between us was the talk of the capital. How could Prince Davon truly take me to heart?” Jessica’s voice was soft, almost detached. “Even if he did have some fleeting notion, at best, I’d only ever enter his house as a concubine.”

“You are not meant to be anyone’s concubine,” Garbisch said, his face darkening instantly, “If you don’t want to marry, then stay here at the Yates family. I’ll be here for you, always. I will never allow you to suffer such humiliation.”

Being a concubine would not only shame Jessica for life, but her children would also be forever crushed under the weight of those born from the main

wives.

Jessica turned back and offered him a small, bright smile. “So what difference does it make if Prince Davon spares me a few extra glances? It’s nothing but a game to him.”

Men of the world–how many weren’t like that? Arrogant in their affections, spinning empty gestures to make a woman believe she was special, only to

turn around and use the same tricks on someone else.

‘To them, it cost nothing to toy with a woman’s heart.’

Jessica said lightly, “The autumn hunt is coming, and with it, the battle for the Royal Guard token. The princely houses will be at each other’s throats again. You’re an outstanding rider and archer, Garbisch. I imagine others will soon come trying to recruit you.”

She returned to the side hall and ordered dinner to be prepared, then turned to him and asked, “Have you considered whose banner you’ll fight under?”

Garbisch remained silent.

In the past, the choice was simple–he would join Waldo House without a second thought.

But now, choosing a side was no small matter; the wrong decision could doom the Yates family’s future.

“And you?” Garbisch asked, as he always had, wanting her opinion first.

Jessica thought for a moment before answering, “I haven’t decided yet. Let me think a little longer.”

She hesitated, then added quietly, “Though wherever we go… it certainly won’t be Waldo House. Maybe…”

“Who said we definitely wouldn’t join Waldo House?” Jessica interrupted, something fleeting and dark flashing in her eyes.

Garbisch was stunned. “After everything he’s done to us? How could we possibly go back?”

“Maybe it’s not that simple,” Jessica murmured, lowering her lashes to hide the cold fury in her gaze.

She hadn’t forgotten Priscilla’s words.

It was Waldo who had trapped Garbisch, giving Priscilla the perfect opening to destroy him with a single strike.

Jessica’s hands, hidden inside her sleeves, slowly clenched into tight fists.

She thought, ‘Why should kind, gentle Garbisch have to bear all this suffering alone? Those two ruined Garbisch’s entire future–and they think they walk away unscathed?‘

“Jessica…” Garbisch started.

Jessica cut him off with a faint smile. “I’m fine. Besides, it’s not as if we’ll have the final say in this matter anyway.”

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Chapter 128

Just as she spoke, Monica burst into the room, panting, “Mr. Yates, Mish Vater—Aryana’s herer”