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After Haskell becomes disabled and unable to use his legs, Honora\u2019s 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\u2019s injury, feeling like a mere replacement for their adopted daughter.<\/p>\n
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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.<\/p>\n
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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.<\/p>\n
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The chapter ends with Haskell amused and pleased by Larissa\u2019s candidness and their agreement to meet again at the Judson estate, setting the stage for their unusual partnership and the challenges ahead.<\/p>\n
Chapter 2<\/p>\n
With Haskell\u2019s legs rendered useless, Honora\u2019s 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\u2019s stead. Larissa didn\u2019t waste time beating around the bush. \u201cIsn\u2019t it strange?\u201d she said sharply. \u201cThe moment you become disabled, my birth parents suddenly find me, ready to replace their cherished adopted daughter.\u201d A bitter laugh escaped her lips. \u201cIt\u2019s as if they always knew I existed, but I wasn\u2019t worth the trouble until now.\u201d<\/p>\n
Haskell didn\u2019t try to soften the truth. \u201cI believe that\u2019s exactly the case.\u201d<\/p>\n
Larissa\u2019s smile faded into something colder, harsher. If that was true, then her birth parents must have hearts of stone.<\/p>\n
Yet, one question lingered in her mind.<\/p>\n
\u201cIf you already understand the Judsons\u2019 plan, why not just call off the engagement? Why walk right into their trap?\u201d<\/p>\n
Haskell met her gaze without hesitation. \u201cI had you investigated,\u201d he confessed. \u201cYou\u2019re a healer, well-known in the nearby villages. I\u2019ve heard you\u2019ve 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.\u201d<\/p>\n
Larissa found his honesty refreshing. She shrugged lightly. \u201cWell, now you\u2019ve met me. Just a wild country girl my own parents clearly don\u2019t want. Are you sure you want to marry a cast-off pawn like me?\u201d<\/p>\n
Haskell\u2019s gaze remained steady and unwavering.<\/p>\n
At first glance, Larissa wasn\u2019t 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\u2014especially her eyes, bright and clear, shining with the quiet strength of a wildflower growing against the odds.<\/p>\n
There was no disrespect in his expression, only genuine sincerity. \u201cYes. After meeting you, I\u2019m certain I want to marry you. The real question is whether you\u2019re willing to give me that chance.\u201d<\/p>\n
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\u2014despite his terrible injury, there was no trace of despair or bitterness.<\/p>\n
Her gaze dropped to his legs. \u201cWhat happened to them?\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cLast month, someone attacked me with a club,\u201d Haskell explained quietly. \u201cI\u2019ve seen dozens of specialists. Every one of them says my legs are ruined beyond repair\u2014that I\u2019ll never walk again.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cRoll up your pant leg,\u201d Larissa instructed without hesitation.<\/p>\n
Haskell complied, pulling up his trousers to reveal knees and shins marked by thick, scarred tissue.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
A sharp jolt of pain made Haskell\u2019s brow crease, but he didn\u2019t utter a sound.<\/p>\n
\u201cI can fix this,\u201d she said simply, her voice steady.<\/p>\n
In that moment, hope flickered in Haskell\u2019s eyes.<\/p>\n
Larissa\u2019s thoughts drifted back to her birth parents\u2019 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, \u201cFine. I\u2019ll marry you.\u201d<\/p>\n
Haskell raised an eyebrow in surprise. \u201cAny conditions?\u201d<\/p>\n
Tilting her head, Larissa smiled brightly. \u201cWhat 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\u2019m the one who\u2019s getting the better end of the bargain.\u201d<\/p>\n
Caught off guard by her straightforward compliment, Haskell\u2019s eyebrows shot up, and he chuckled softly. \u201cAlright then. It\u2019s settled. I\u2019ll be waiting for you at the Judson estate.\u201d<\/p>\n
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