Chapter 77 " Stay here . I'm going to find Margaery , " Dominic said . With that thought , Dominic stepped out the door , determination in his eyes . ' Clyde doesn't matter . Right now , the only thing that matters is Margaery , he told himself . སཾ ཊཱི 43 % - 38 ) Honestly , even the Chancellor's estate isn't that important anymore . Margaery is the one I have to hold onto , the one I must bring home as my wife ! " Come back here … " Clyde called out , his breath barely hanging on as he lay on the ground , instinctively reaching out to grab him . After everything that had just happened , without Dominic around , he couldn't help but feel unsafe . But Dominic didn't look back . He disappeared through the gate , leaving Clyde behind . Clyde trembled with anger . Tessa had just come back from outside and changed back into her own clothes . She only meant to check on what was happening at the Chancellor's estate , but was taken aback to find that there were barely any servants left who actually worked here After questioning the only two maids left , she finally found out that something serious had happened . " Wait , you're telling me an assassin broke into the estate and stabbed Clyde ? " Tessa blurted out , her eyes wide with shock as she hurried toward Raul's courtyard . Her heart pounded . " Where are Father and Joshua ? And what about Clyde ? How is he ? " " Lord Chancellor and Joshua went to find Margaery . As for Clyde … he and Lord Dominic should be in the courtyard , " Sarah said . Sarah glanced over , looking a little uncertain . " Dominic is here too ? " Tessa's heart skipped a beat , and she quickened her pace . Sarah nodded . " He was just here a moment ago . " But when Tessa and her maid walked in , all they saw was Clyde sprawled in the snow , covered in blood . Tessa screamed in shock . " Clyde ! How did you end up like this ? Who hurt you ? And where's Dominic ? " Honestly , when Clyde stabbed Margaery , Tessa had thought he deserved it . But she never expected payback to come so fast - now , in the blink of an eye , Clyde was the one in this sorry state . So , just who is protecting Margaery ? Tessa wondered uncasily . Tessa couldn't help but feel a little nervous . Clyde , not knowing what she was thinking , snapped in frustration , " He went to find Margaery ! I just don't get it . What's so great about her that now everyone is all about her ? " ' Honestly , I really don't know what's so special about her , Clyde thought to himself . 1/4 Chapter 77 Aug But that sword strike had truly scared the hell out of him . Now , he was just grumbling to vent his anger . 43 % +38 ) Tessa mulled over his words , her fingers unconsciously tightening . " How could Dominic do this ? You're so badly hurt , and he didn't even stay to look after you . He just ran off after Margaery instead … " Jealousy started to simmer in her chest . She just couldn't get it . Margaery already had Dashnell , and even Bernard was openly saying he liked her . Dominic was being made a fool of , yet he still chased after her like a lovesick puppy . But Tessa didn't want to seem petty or jealous , so she quickly changed her tone . " Still , Margaery is hurt too , and Dominic is her fiance . Maybe he just … feels sorry for her ." As she spoke , she lowered her gaze , looking aggrieved , and reached out her hand . " Clyde , let me help you inside . It's freezing out here . You'll get frostbite ." Clyde wanted to go inside too . But he just didn't dare . "No , my wound's too bad . If I go inside where it's warm , it'll start bleeding again , " Clyde refused , then couldn't help but grumble , " And Dominic must be stupid - leaving someone as good as you behind , just to run after Margaery everywhere ! " But the rest of what he wanted to say just stuck in his throat . Tessa felt a pang in her chest . ' Why does Margaery get so many people to like her ? I went through so much trouble to steal Dominic , and now he's still two - timing me , chasing after Margaery and refusing to let her go . Hatred and jealousy consumed her . She couldn't help but say , " Maybe it's because Margaery has someone protecting her lately , and everyone's scared of offending whoever's backing her . Clyde , these days , Father , Joshua , and Avery were having a tough time … " With tears streaming down her face , she said , " It's all my fault . If I hadn't come back home , I wouldn't have made Margaery angry , and she wouldn't have thought of taking revenge on the Chancellor's estate . " Clyde trembled with anger . " I knew it . She's just a jealous woman with a vicious heart ! " " Clyde , be careful . Don't pull at your wound … " Tessa sobbed , holding his hand gently . Her soft hand gripped Clyde's , and he felt a tremor run through his heart . He couldn't help but say , " Tessa , don't worry . You're the only sister I have in this world . As for Margaery , she and I are mortal enemies ! " Tessa's gaze shifted at his words . " I know you're always good to me , Clyde , but my luck's just been terrible . Just a few days ago , I was set up at the Pero Cela … Now Dominic only cares about Margaery , and because I've lost my innocence , I have no choice but to marry him … " From now on , I guess I'll just end up wasting away for the rest of my days . " As she spoke , her tears rolled down , one after another . Clyde's heart softened . " Don't worry . I swear , I'll make sure Margaery ends up with nothing ! " Tessa secretly smiled to herself , a glint of scheming satisfaction in her eyes . 2/4 Chapter 77 Aug Once she ruined Margaery , it would finally be time to take care of those fools in the Wallen family . And as for Dominic , he would belong to her , and her alone . 43 % Dominic braved the snowstorm and rushed to the outskirts of the city . It was already dark , and he found himself standing outside Craig's place , hesitating at the door . He still remembered the beating he got here last time . But for Margaery's sake … Getting her was worth the risk . So , swallowing his nerves , he pushed open the gate . " Craig , it's me , Dominic . I'm here to see Margaery … Is she with you ? " As soon as he finished speaking , he noticed Raul kneeling in the courtyard . He froze for a moment . " Raul , why are you kneeling here ? " Is Craig really this bold ? He actually made Raul kneel here ? He's the Chancellor ! ' Dominic thought in disbelief . Raul had been kneeling for most of the afternoon , and by now he was completely frozen . When he heard Dominic's voice , he turned around slowly , his voice hoarse as he said , " Margaery's inside . She's awake now . Go on in and see her . " There was a complicated look on his face . Margaery was inside - but so was Dashnell . Raul beckoned Dominic over and leaned in to whisper in his ear , " Dashnell is in there . By all means , break them up . Make sure Dashnell loses interest in Margaery . Do you understand ? " Dominic's face went pale , then turned red . He felt like he was cuckolded . Margaery was supposed to be his fiancée , but now , even while she was badly hurt , she was out here at the outskirts with Dashnell . Dashnell was the King's favorite son , the most spoiled prince in the whole kingdom . And now , he'd actually lowered himself to come to a dump like this . A wave of jealousy surged through Dominic , and some dark thoughts crept in . He stepped inside , knelt down , and said , " Your Highness Then he turned to look at Margaery lying on the bed , and deliberately tried to sully her name . " Margaery , even though we haven't married yet , we've already shared a bed . In my heart , I've always considered you my wife . As for what Clyde did to you , I'll make sure you get justice " What he was really implying was that Margaery was no longer pure . Even if Prince Dashnell was desperate , he wouldn't want a woman who's already been with another man , right ? ' Dominic thought to himself . After saying that , Dominic lifted his gaze to Margaery , his voice soft and full of longing as he called her name . " Margaery , will you come home with me ? " 3/4 0 C0 11:19 Thu , 21 Aug 06