Chapter 13. The Promise

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As Harold emerges from the trees carrying Leah in his arms, the stares and whispering of the people are even more intense than before. Jenny, her two brothers and their mother are huddled together, seemingly engaged in a serious conversation when they see the man carrying Leah from the trees. They wonder what is happening but don't dare to approach the handsome man emanating power and dominance. Its not that they care what happens to her, they are only curious at what is happening. Her step mother says wonderingly, "I asked Leah to go and get food for herself and her Royal friend in the house, when did she come out and fall in trouble with that powerful looking stranger?." In the presence of all the people, she pretends to be concerned about Leah's well-being. Deep down she is wishing te

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