Chapter 49 Avery nodded , finally catching his breath . 45 % 38 Raul looked at him and understood how he was feeling , so he said to Joshua , " Go help Avery pack his things . Dominic and I will go check on Tessa . As for Craig , you need to figure something out . If you can win him over , all the better . " As he spoke , he suddenly turned to Joshua and asked , " What's Craig's full name ? " Joshua froze for a moment , then shook his head . " I didn't ask … " Raul said . " Alright , ask him when you see him this afternoon ." Raul gave Dominic a look , and the two of them headed to Sunbeam Court . Inside Sunbeam Court , Tessa's stomach trouble flared up again . Astrid handed her two warmers to ease her pain , but they didn't help at all . Instead , it seemed to make the pain worse . It felt like a stream of cold air was crashing around in her stomach . One moment it swelled into a lump in one spot , and the next it shifted elsewhere . When Raul walked in , Astrid was nearly in tears . " My lord , please take a look at Lady Tessa . Her stomach is acting up again . She can't go on like this ! " Raul hurried to help his daughter sit up . " Tessa , how are you feeling ? " He used to hold her often and never noticed anything wrong . But this time , something felt off . Raul couldn't help but remember what had happened when she was drugged , lying under Dominic , wearing almost nothing . The thought made him instinctively let go of her . Just as Tessa was about to lean against him , she collapsed onto the bed again . " Father … " She looked up at Raul , eyes filled with tears and confusion , not knowing why he suddenly released her . Raul realized something was wrong and quickly said , " Dominic , help Tessa sit up . I'll get her some water . " With that , he turned to grab the kettle . Dominic stepped forward , pulling Tessa gently into his arms and rubbing her stomach . " Tessa , how are you feeling ? " " It hurts , Tessa whispered . Tears rolled down her face as she nestled into his arms helplessly , but bitterness had already taken root in her heart . All they ever do is ask how I'm feeling . Can't they see for themselves ? If they don't have medicine that actually works , what's the point of asking again and again ? Tessa thought . She was upset and frustrated . What made it worse was Raul's attitude toward her . It clearly showed he was annoyed by her . Tessa clenched her fists , her hatred for Margaery gnawing at her heart . Jealousy surged through her . ' Why does she have so many people protecting her ? ' Tessa thought . 1/3 1105 Thu , 21 Aud Chapter 49 n When Raul came back with the water , Tessa looked up at him with pleading eyes . " Father , how's Margaery ? What happened today … is my fault . I didn't know things would turn out like that . Paige told me someone was trying to hurt Avery , and I believed her . " As she spoke , she lowered her head , tears streaming down her face . Raul's anger flared . He turned to Astrid and snapped , " That maid can't stay . She always makes up nonsense ! Get her out of here . I don't want to see her again ! " Outside the door , Paige went pale when she heard that . She cried out , " Lord Chancellor , Lady Tessa is lying ! I never said Lord Avery was in danger ! " I only said Lord Joshua , Lord Avery , and Lord Dominic were all at Pero Cela to apologize to Lady Margaery . Then Lady Tessa rushed over to stop them from making peace with Lady Margaery ! " Paige never expected Tessa to turn on her like that . In desperation , she spilled what happened at the rock garden . " Lady Margaery didn't push her ! Lady Tessa went up there herself , bragging that as long as she was around , there'd be no place for Lady Margaery . Then she rolled down the hill herself ! " Paige shouted , " She framed Lady Margaery ! Lady Margaery wasn't even trying to hurt her . She went up the hill because she wanted to kill herself !" Raul froze in shock . " What did you just say ? " Tessa couldn't believe Paige had the nerve to accuse her like that . Startled , she rushed forward and grabbed Raul's sleeve . " Father , don't listen to her nonsense ! She's Margaery's maid . Of course she's going to defend her . I don't even know what I did to offend her , but she's making up lies about me … " Before Tessa could finish her sentence , she tumbled right off the bed . Raul frowned and instinctively bent down to pull her up . " Why are you getting off the bed ? Stay there ! " From outside the door , Paige sneered . " Of course , she's scared the truth is coming out ! My lord , she's been framing Lady Margaery . Lady Margaery never bullied her ! I only backed up her story because she bribed me ! The ten gold coins are still under my bed . If you don't believe me , go check for yourself ! " Seeing the situation about to escalate , Astrid rushed forward and clamped a hand over Paige's mouth . " You wretched little maid ! If you spout any more nonsense , I'll cut your tongue out ! Who let this lowlife stir up trouble and sow discord here ? " With that , she quickly signaled the others to drag Paige away . " Father , I really didn't do any of those things . If you don't believe me , I'll just … Tessa cried out . She hadn't expected things to get so out of control . In a panic , she turned and threw herself toward the pillar . " Tessa ! " Dominic shouted in shock and rushed forward to grab her But her forehead still slammed against the pillar , leaving a big bump and scraping the skin . As Dominic pulled Tessa into his arms , she suddenly burst into tears . " If I had known it would turn out like this , I wouldn't have come back … They said someone like me wouldn't last two weeks in a noble household , and I didn't believe them … " Seeing how pitiful she looked , Dominic's heart softened . " Tessa , don't say things like that . Both your father and I believe you . That maid deserves a beating . How dare she lie like that ! " 11:06 Thu , 21 Aug 65,0 Chapter 49 His second daughter was crying her eyes out , looking heartbreakingly fragile , like someone who could be easily broken . Her tear - streaked face tugged at his heart . In the past , he would've done anything to comfort her , but now , he forced himself to calm down a little . Raul looked at her for a long moment before finally saying , " Tessa , just focus on getting better . Joshua will go see Craig to get you some medicine this afternoon . Both you and your sister will be getting married in a few days . You need to recover so you can be a beautiful bride ." Tessa looked up at Raul and asked , " Will Margaery agree ? What if she refuses … " She was just about to badmouth Margaery and redirect Raul's anger toward her , but to her surprise , he cut her off . " She'll be getting married alongside you . Don't worry about it ." Tessa choked , utterly shocked . ' Margaery actually agreed ? She'd always thought Margaery would throw a fit or flat - out refuse to get married . What she didn't expect was that instead of crying or kicking up a fuss , Margaery actually agreed to marry Dominic with her . What's she playing at ? Tessa wondered , completely baffled . 3/3 AD Comment Send gift No Ads 11:06 Thu , 21 Aug 060