👑 she was having tea alone — until the duke’s mother whispered, “pretend you’re my son’s fiancée.”

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it was supposed to be a quiet afternoon.

she had chosen the small corner table of the tearoom precisely because no one paid attention to it. a single cup of tea, a book resting beside her plate, and the gentle murmur of conversation around the room—nothing unusual.

she preferred it that way.

peaceful.

invisible.

so when an elegant older lady suddenly sat down across from her without invitation, she blinked in surprise.

the woman was unmistakably noble.

perfect posture, silver hair arranged with careful precision, and a presence that made several nearby patrons glance toward their table with curiosity.

the older woman leaned slightly closer.

her voice dropped to a quick whisper.

“i need your help.”

she looked around, confused.

“i’m sorry… do i know you?”

the woman gave a tight smile.

“not yet.”

then she added quietly, “but everyone else here knows my son.”

before she could ask another question, the tearoom door opened.

a tall man stepped inside.

conversation across the room instantly softened as several guests turned their heads.

because the man who had just entered was the duke.

her heart skipped in surprise.

she had seen his portrait in newspapers often enough to recognize him immediately.

the older woman beside her sighed softly.

“that’s him.”

“your son?” she whispered.

“unfortunately.”

then the woman leaned even closer, her eyes suddenly serious.

“in about ten seconds,” she said calmly, “my son is going to walk over here and ask why i’m sitting with a stranger.”

the girl blinked.

“and?”

the duchess dowager placed a gentle hand over hers.

“when he does…”

her voice dropped even lower.

“pretend you’re his fiancée.”

the teacup nearly slipped from her fingers.

“your grace, i—”

but it was too late.

the duke had already started walking toward their table.

and suddenly the quiet afternoon she had planned was about to become something far more complicated than a simple cup of tea. 💔👑

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