The Atrocious Duke'S Wife
Chapter 2: Meeting the Brutal Husband

THIS WORK IS FICTION. NAMES, CHARACTERS, EVENTS, PLACES, ARE JUST A DELUSION. PLEASE READERS BE WISE IN RESPONDING.

Cassandra Pov's

I was also prepared with a long dress wrapped all over my body, although my wounds were very painful if rubbed by the fabric of this dress.

But I still could not help my curiosity, I wanted to see the outside world from this age.

"Do you feel any pain, madam?" elise asked, still worried about me.

"No, Elise. You take it easy," I said with a smile. Well, even behind that smile I desperately held back the pain that resulted from my still wet wounds.

Well, this time I was wearing a thick dress like this. I feel comfortable wearing it, because I really like dresses in this era.

The skirt is fluffy, the motif is simple but luxurious, and not too open.

Oh yeah, I was also curious how Duke Arlen and his second wife, Anastasia de Floniouse looked like.

Are they really as handsome and beautiful as described in the novel?

I don't know, because sooner or later I'm gonna meet up and find out how they look.

"Cassandra!" a shout I could hear as the figure ran closer towards me. "Cassandra, are you okay? I'm so worried about you!" he then grabbed me tightly.

Instantly I grimaced, because his embrace made my wound very sore.

"Ah, I'm sorry. Is your wound still hurting?" The woman immediately let go of her arms and looked worriedly at me.

But I quickly knew too. That the look on his worried face that he was pointing at me was not entirely sincere.

Because I have learned so much from those who used to frame me and betray me.

I will never give my trust to someone again.

Wait a minute, I think I recognize this woman. Straight shiny blonde hair, a face as beautiful as a doll, and her fake gaze.

Ah, ja. She is the female antagonist of the novel. Anastasia de Floniouse, second wife of Duke Arlen de Floniouse.

Naturally, the look of false worry that I could immediately realize, I just said that I was curious about the appearance, it turns out that he immediately came into my presence.

All I know is that Cassandra in the novel has a very soft heart that she is easily consumed by Anastasia's ruse.

And Anastasia was the one who made Duke Arlen misunderstand Cassandra so that the man hated Cassandra so much.

But I don't know what made Duke hate Cassandra, because I read the novel in part.

"Cassandra, are you okay?" ask her in a soft voice like an angel awakened me.

"I'm fine" I lied. Of course I'm not okay when you make my wounds sting even more!

"I heard you had amnesia, do you still know me?" he said with a sad look. God, if this woman lived in my day, it's certain she'd become a famous actress.

"Sorry, I don't know you at all" I also started to show a sad look on my face. At first glance, I could see that the woman was smiling cunningly.

I'm not the same Cassandra, you idiot!

You may have enjoyed torturing and stabbing Cassandra in the back all this time, but that's never going to happen again.

Because of me, I will avenge all your deeds!

"My name is Anastasia, the second wife of Duke Arlen, greetings!" she said with a sweet smile that made me want to get my stomach out right now.

Did this selfless woman just introduce herself by showing off her status as the second wife before me who was the first wife of Duke Arlen?

I really can't stop thinking, what's Cassandra's heart made of as the protagonist of this story?

The moment Anastasia said that, my blood seemed to boil hearing her. I don't know why I was so upset that I wanted to scratch her face which was displaying a fake sweet smile that made me sick of it.

But I have to hold it all. Come on Cassandra Augustine, calm yourself down and focus on replying to her words in a subtle but piercing way.

Bingo!

I could see the look on her face had turned irritated, but the woman quickly returned her expression as before.

"Yes, you're right, Cassandra. Oh yea! Where are you going with this beautiful outfit?" tanyakanya.

"I want to go for a walk around this mansion with Elise."

"Can I come with you?"

Oh hell no!

"No need, Anastasia. Elise can take me, "push me as gently as possible. Of course I don't want to linger with a woman like her!

"All right then, I'm leaving first. If you need me, you can find me."

Yeah, yeah whatever. Quickly get out of my sight!

"Of course, Anastasia," I said with a fake and forced smile.

Finally, the snake lady left as well.

...🥀...

This place is truly magnificent and elegant. What exactly is Duke Arlen to be able to build this large and luxurious building?

Elise was taking me to a park behind the mansion.

Elise said this was my favorite place before I lost my memory.

Because he thought I was amnesiac, he started telling me about my family, about Anastasia, about Duke Arlen, about my marriage, and so many others.

My bolamata is unceasingly tracing every corner and corner of this place, it seems like I have the same taste as Cassandra la Devoline or Cassandra de Floniouse.

"Do you like this park, ma'am?" asked Elise who was beside me kindly.

"Yes, I like it!" I screamed while looking here and there.

Many colorful flowers that bloom decorate this park, making me never tired of looking at it.

"Do you still remember when Mr. Duke specially made this garden for you, Madam?" elise's asking makes me pry.

Is it true that the man made this park special for Cassandra?

But I don't really care, after all, it has nothing to do with me.

While I was busy pacing around without looking in front of me, I heard Elise yelling at my name.

I haven't looked forward, I immediately lost my balance when I hit something hard.

I think I hit someone.

But I did not fall to the floor, for there was a heavy hand coiling around my waist.

I gasped as we moved close together, even so close to my face that I could feel the roar of warm breath hitting my skin.

As her hands curled around my waist, I felt at ease and my body seemed to lose all strength until there was nothing left.

And that person had a very tall, dashing body, his sky blue iris which made me a little envious, his cold face intimidating, and his blond hair glistened very much when the sunlight hit.

Finally my curiosity was answered, the figure that was standing firmly in front of me was...

... The Duke Arlen de Floniouse.

^^I Become Wife of the Atrocious Duke^^^

^^^29 October 2020^^^