The Debt Of Fate-Chapter 266: Not Marry him

The candles in Anastasia’s chamber burned low, their wax pooling at the bases like melted ivory. She sat by the window, her figure framed against the night beyond, pale moonlight resting upon her features. Anastasia was lost in thought about her marriage to Ernest the following day. She did not turn when the door opened softly and Miss Magdalene slipped inside.

Magdalene knelt at once, bowing her head. "My lady... we have failed. The rider just brought back words.’’

Anastasia turned, she had not expected something this simply to become so difficult. "Was our rider discovered?" Anastasia asked. 𝒇𝙧𝙚𝓮𝔀𝓮𝒃𝙣𝓸𝒗𝒆𝒍.𝙘𝒐𝒎

"Yes, he did not dare to come over so he sent the message bird. I have instructed him to leave the royal city this very night," Magdalene reported.

"Then, you go back and rest," Anastasia’ said. Now that she was going to marry a general she was not anxious to grow her power too quickly. After all with oppositional on ever side king Edward would not have the time to deal with her and Ernest at the moment.

"My lady she go to bed, tomorrow is your wedding day," she remains her.

"You are right," Anastasia was not sure why but she suddenly felt the need to sleep so she could look beautiful in her dress the next day. Thinking of Ernest her heart missed a beat and a blush appeared on her face.

"My lady fo you have a fever?" Seeing her cheeks red Miss Magdalene worried for Anastasia.

Anastasia slap her cheeks feeling embarrassed. "I am find, go and rest," she said hurting towards her bed.

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The next day, Anastasia was woken up by Grater and Rosa. "My lady, you have to get ready on time," Grater said with a warm smile. After Anastasia’ left the palace she did not dare dream about her getting married in the future or so soon.

After all, who would dare marry the king’s ex-wife. Now thinking of how Ernest confessed his feelings for Anastasia the previous day she could not help but believe that Anastasia was finally going to have a good life.

Anastasia opened her eyes and sat on the bed, she noticed the single tears that dropped from Grater’s eyes. "Why are you crying?" She asked puzzled.

"My lady, I am so happy, your mother will finally rest in peay. She had always been worried about your future after her death. Now thinking of how good the general consider everything for you even willing to acknowledge the mistakes and make up for it. I am happy," Grater said.

Anastasia rolled her eyes, "you were also very happy when I was to marry the crown prince back then,’ Anastasia joked as she got off her head.

"My lady, do not take about him, he is not..." Rosa was about to comment on the king again when she remembered the warning from yesterday. "Anyway we should not remember the bad past," she said with a smile.

Anastasia agreed and went over to take her bath. Grater and Rosa had prepared the best bath for her.

After she came out her dress and jewelry were ready. The two worked together to help Anastasia dress.

In that moment they had the sound of a carriage outside.

"My lady, I will go check," Grater said. They were all puzzled after all, they did not expect to have any visitors.

Anastasia almost dress nodded in agreement and watched Grater leave the room.

She returned shortly after holding a box, ’’ my lady general Ernest sent a carriage and a dress. The man that delivered it said the general was worried that the notice was to short and you did not find something suitable to wear so he sent this dress," Grater said with a smile as she placed the box on the bed and opened it.

Anastasia and Rosa were surprised to hear this, they both stopped what they were doing to look at the dress.

"Wow, this is really beautiful," Rosa announce.

Anastasia subconsciously touvhed the dress. She loved it. She did not understand how he picked something this perfect. It’s looked simple but Anastasia could tell that it was detailed.

In that moment Miss Magdalene who has been busy with other things stepped in.

"I saw the general sent a carriage to pick my lady up, he is indeed thoughtful,’ Miss Magdalene praise as she walked in.

"Not just...’ Rosa was still speaking when she was cut off by Magdalene’s stunned voice. "How is this dress here?" Hey voice carried a hint of fear.

Anastasia was startled by her reaction.

"What do you mean" she asked.

’This is the very dress that was ordered by the Lord of the dark water...," Miss Magdalene said looking at the dress closely.

Anastasia was stunned to hear this reply. "Are you sure?" She asked.

"Yes, the style is a bit unique, moreover the ivory used is rera, two of the dress could not appear. Even if someone saw the drawing and wanted to replicate it, it will take a while, after all the designs drawing was only reviled to our shop. They will not dare spread it so soon,’ Miss Magdalene replied. The more she spoke the more worried and scared her face looked.

"What Lord of dark water, this dress was sent by general Ernest. He thought that giving the short time for preparation our lady might not have gotten something nice to wear. He is indeed thoughtful," Rosa said. She did not know anything about the said Lord. She felt it was just a meat coincidence.

"My lady, I am sure, there can not be two of this dresses. Look at the embroidery, it is one of a kind. I dare to say that in the enter royal city only our shop has a master that can produce this piece," Magdalene said firmly.

She the collocated the dress and took a closer look, as expected the signature of their shop was embroidered at the back of the dress, she showed it to Anastasia.

"I knew the young general wanting to marry you is not without reason. Perhaps he has uncovered you secret. You must not marry him," Miss Magdalene soundef wry.