Chapter 184 Is He Really a Bodyguard

• Marc Egerton’s voice dropped low as he went on, “Too bad happy days never last. In the second year of their marriage, war broke out. The court ordered conscription.”
• “Sue Susu’s husband had no choice. He put on armor and left Riverton for the battlefield. Lady Sue was torn apart inside, but orders are orders—she could only say a reluctant goodbye to her man.”
• “Before he left, under the apricot tree in their yard, Lady Sue buried a jar of apricot wine. The two of them made a pact: when the war ended and he returned triumphant, they would dig up the wine together and toast to their reunion.”