Wings of Broken Time by Alina Das 2
Wings of Broken Time by Alina Das 2 Summary
After Haskell becomes disabled and unable to use his legs, Honora’s parents hesitate to continue with the marriage arrangement. However, the powerful Palmers in Regal City and the Judsons do not want to lose their alliance, so they decide to have their biological daughter, Larissa, marry Haskell instead of Honora. Larissa expresses bitterness about her birth parents suddenly showing interest in her only after Haskell’s injury, feeling like a mere replacement for their adopted daughter.
Haskell is honest with Larissa about his situation and intentions. He reveals that despite many doctors saying his legs are beyond repair, he came to meet her personally to see if marrying her would be a blessing or a curse. Larissa, a skilled healer known in nearby villages, is surprised by his straightforwardness and questions whether he truly wants to marry someone his parents have overlooked and dismissed.
When Haskell shows her his scarred legs, Larissa confidently offers to heal him, inspiring a flicker of hope in Haskell. She resolves to confront her indifferent birth parents and claim her rightful place in the Judson household. After some reflection, she agrees to marry Haskell without conditions, even suggesting that healing his legs might be the better deal for her.
The chapter ends with Haskell amused and pleased by Larissa’s candidness and their agreement to meet again at the Judson estate, setting the stage for their unusual partnership and the challenges ahead.
Chapter 2
With Haskell’s legs rendered useless, Honora’s parents naturally hesitated to proceed with the marriage. Yet, the Palmers held immense power in Regal City, and the Judsons were unwilling to jeopardize their alliance with such a formidable family. Their compromise was to have their biological daughter, Larissa, wed Haskell in Honora’s stead. Larissa didn’t waste time beating around the bush. “Isn’t it strange?” she said sharply. “The moment you become disabled, my birth parents suddenly find me, ready to replace their cherished adopted daughter.” A bitter laugh escaped her lips. “It’s as if they always knew I existed, but I wasn’t worth the trouble until now.”
Haskell didn’t try to soften the truth. “I believe that’s exactly the case.”
Larissa’s smile faded into something colder, harsher. If that was true, then her birth parents must have hearts of stone.
Yet, one question lingered in her mind.
“If you already understand the Judsons’ plan, why not just call off the engagement? Why walk right into their trap?”
Haskell met her gaze without hesitation. “I had you investigated,” he confessed. “You’re a healer, well-known in the nearby villages. I’ve heard you’ve cured many difficult illnesses with unusual methods. For the past month, the best doctors in the country have examined my legs, but none could offer hope. So I decided to come here myself, to see if marrying you would be a curse or a blessing.”
Larissa found his honesty refreshing. She shrugged lightly. “Well, now you’ve met me. Just a wild country girl my own parents clearly don’t want. Are you sure you want to marry a cast-off pawn like me?”
Haskell’s gaze remained steady and unwavering.
At first glance, Larissa wasn’t dazzling in the way city socialites were. Her skin was bronzed by the sun, not pale and delicate, giving her a lively, earthy charm. But looking closer, her features were striking—especially her eyes, bright and clear, shining with the quiet strength of a wildflower growing against the odds.
There was no disrespect in his expression, only genuine sincerity. “Yes. After meeting you, I’m certain I want to marry you. The real question is whether you’re willing to give me that chance.”
Larissa studied his handsome face carefully. His features were sharply defined, his profile so distinct that he would stand out in any crowd. What impressed her most was the clarity in his eyes—despite his terrible injury, there was no trace of despair or bitterness.
Her gaze dropped to his legs. “What happened to them?”
“Last month, someone attacked me with a club,” Haskell explained quietly. “I’ve seen dozens of specialists. Every one of them says my legs are ruined beyond repair—that I’ll never walk again.”
“Roll up your pant leg,” Larissa instructed without hesitation.
Haskell complied, pulling up his trousers to reveal knees and shins marked by thick, scarred tissue.
Her face grew serious. She set aside her bundle of herbs and rose from her seat. Moving closer, she crouched down and gently pressed her fingers against his knee.
A sharp jolt of pain made Haskell’s brow crease, but he didn’t utter a sound.
“I can fix this,” she said simply, her voice steady.
In that moment, hope flickered in Haskell’s eyes.
Larissa’s thoughts drifted back to her birth parents’ cold indifference. A fierce resolve settled over her. She would return to the Judson household in Regal City, claim the place that was rightfully hers, and confront these parents who had abandoned her. Clapping her hands together, she sat back down on her stool and declared, “Fine. I’ll marry you.”
Haskell raised an eyebrow in surprise. “Any conditions?”
Tilting her head, Larissa smiled brightly. “What are you talking about? Do I need conditions to marry you? A handsome man like you? If I manage to heal your legs, I think I’m the one who’s getting the better end of the bargain.”
Caught off guard by her straightforward compliment, Haskell’s eyebrows shot up, and he chuckled softly. “Alright then. It’s settled. I’ll be waiting for you at the Judson estate.”
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