Surviving as the Adopted Daughter of the Genius Duke (Completed Main Story) - Chapter 125

Stepping into the garden, my eyes widened once again.

It felt as though I’d walked into another world entirely.

Above me, crystals were delicately woven together, sparkling brightly, while petals drifted down gently like spring rain. Cream-colored blossoms bloomed abundantly among the lush greenery surrounding the garden, and softly scented candles flickered in every corner.

Since it was the Duke’s wedding, every notable noble in the Empire had attended.

Normally, they would have been gossiping gleefully about me amongst themselves, but perhaps news of Countess Ramira’s enormous fine had already spread—everyone wore unusually polite expressions.

It probably also had something to do with the Duchess, who sat in the front row, watching them all with hawk-like eyes.

And at the very end of the aisle stood Kirian, waiting for me.

Though I’d seen many beautiful things today, Kirian was so uniquely striking that the moment I saw him, I forgot everything else.

His hair was neatly swept back, his forehead straight and clear, his nose following an elegant line downward, his eyebrows perfectly straight, his lips delicately shaped. His jawline was both strong and refined. His flashing crimson eyes—every single feature was flawlessly beautiful.

His appearance was so intense that, for a moment, I forgot this was even a wedding ceremony and stared at Kirian as if entranced.

Lost in admiration, I suddenly stumbled.

“Careful…”

Someone firmly wrapped an arm around my waist and steadied me securely.

“Thank you.”

I’d assumed it was the Duke who’d caught me, but when I looked up, Kirian was smirking at me mischievously.

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