Whispers Shape Distant Tomorrows by Aren Cole Vale 185 Summary
In Chapter 185 of “Whispers Shape Distant Tomorrows,” Tessa is in a state of distress after overhearing a conversation about a potential kidnapping involving her name. Raul, concerned for her safety, vows to protect her and expresses his anger towards Margaery, the one he believes is plotting against Tessa. Tessa’s fear is palpable as she grapples with the idea of being taken, causing her to withdraw and seek solace in Raul’s presence. Raul’s protective instincts kick in, and he promises to eliminate the threat posed by Margaery, showing his determination to ensure Tessa’s safety.
As the tension escalates, Andrew, Raul’s son, enters the scene, confused by the turmoil surrounding Tessa and Margaery. He learns that Margaery is not truly part of their family and expresses concern for Tessa’s well-being. Tessa, feeling vulnerable yet perceptive, reflects on the dynamics of power and how men often favor the meek over the assertive. Despite her fragile state, she finds a connection with Andrew, who offers her a warming gemstone, symbolizing his desire to protect her. This moment of tenderness marks a shift in their relationship, as Andrew begins to see Tessa in a new light.
Raul’s thoughts are consumed by the chaos surrounding them, contemplating the precarious situation with Margaery and the potential threats from the Southcroft Empire. He resolves to eliminate Margaery to restore order, recognizing that Tessa must be safeguarded at all costs. Meanwhile, Margaery, feeling liberated from the Chancellor’s estate, plots her next move, determined to turn the tables and assert her own power. Her resolve to play the game and seek revenge highlights the shifting dynamics among the characters, setting the stage for further conflict.
The chapter encapsulates a whirlwind of emotions, from Tessa’s fear and vulnerability to Raul’s fierce protectiveness and Andrew’s burgeoning empathy. Margaery’s cunning and desire for freedom add an element of intrigue, suggesting that the battle for power and safety is far from over. Each character’s motivations intertwine, creating a complex web of relationships and impending confrontations that promise to shape their distant tomorrows.
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**TITLE: Whispers Shape Distant Tomorrows by Aren Cole Vale**
**Chapter 185**
“What’s troubling you?”
Raul’s brow knitted together in concern, a deep frown etching across his face.
“Fifty-five vouchers,” Tessa sobbed, her voice quaking with fear. “Last night, I was cowering in a corner, paralyzed with dread. And then, unexpectedly, Margaery’s carriage rolled by. I overheard her talking about a kidnapping… my name slipped through her lips, but I didn’t dare let my mind wander in that direction.”
A tremor coursed through her as she recounted the chilling moment.
“I had planned to visit the fabric store today, but after hearing that, I couldn’t bring myself to step outside. The thought of being taken… it’s unimaginable. I never thought it would come to this.”
Raul stood there, his heart racing as the weight of Tessa’s revelation sank in. He had come to speak with her, to check on her well-being, but the shocking news that Margaery was plotting to abduct Tessa left him reeling.
“That wretched little fiend!” he muttered, his teeth grinding in anger. “If she dares to lay a hand on you, I swear I’ll make her pay with her life.”
He shifted his focus back to Tessa, trying to soothe her frayed nerves. “Fessi, you need to be brave. I’ve summoned Sullivan. In just a few days, Margaery will be no more. After that, no one will ever threaten you again.”
Tessa paused, her thoughts swirling. She didn’t want Margaery’s demise to be so simple. “Have you managed to bring Keaton here?” she asked, her voice steadying.
Letting Margaery meet her end at Sullivan’s hands felt too easy. Tessa craved a more profound reckoning, one that would leave Margaery with lingering regrets.
Raul, misinterpreting her inquiry as concern for her health, responded hastily, “I’ve already sent someone to fetch him. He should arrive in a few days.”
He gently cupped Tessa’s face, his expression full of worry. “Tessa, why are you bleeding? Did I strike you too hard earlier?”
His heart ached at the sight of her.
“I’m fine,” she insisted, though her body curled into itself, a small, fragile ball of distress.
She looked so vulnerable, as if she had weathered countless storms in silence. Seeing her like this only deepened Raul’s guilt. “This is my fault. I shouldn’t have raised my hand against you.”
“Quick! Someone fetch the doctor!” Raul called out, his voice thick with urgency.
Two maids dashed out of the room in response.
Moments later, Andrew entered, greeting his father with a solemn, “Father.”
He stepped into the room, glancing between Raul and Tessa, confusion clouding his eyes. “I couldn’t bring Margaery back. I ran into Russell instead.”
Raul’s anger flared at the mention of Margaery.
“No need to bring her back. That little monster only seeks to destroy us,” he spat, recalling the bitterness she had sown. “If I had known this would happen, I should have ended her life the moment she took her first breath.”
Andrew’s brow furrowed. “Is Margaery truly not blood-related to us?”
He searched his father’s face for answers, unable to articulate the turmoil within him.
Raul scoffed, “She’s nothing but an impostor, a usurper of Tessa’s rightful place. What an ungrateful wretch!”
“Tessa,” Andrew said softly, his gaze shifting to her as she timidly lifted her head from her corner. “It’s cold outside. Come closer and talk to me.”
Having spent much of the past year away from the Chancellor’s estate under Grace’s tutelage, Andrew was a stranger to Tessa.
Yet, she perceived a common thread among men.
They all seemed to favor the delicate and meek, while dismissing the bold and assertive, like Margaery.
Her mother had warned her before passing, explaining that men feared women who were beyond their control. That fear bred disdain, and disdain led to oppression.
To garner their support, one had to appear weak and pitiable, thus not posing a threat.
They would then feel pity, sympathy, and perhaps even love, as it made them feel grand and noble.
‘Andrew is just a boy of seventeen. How threatening could he possibly be?’ Tessa mused, a smirk curling inwardly on her lips. ‘Even Joshua is charmed by my demeanor.’
On the surface, however, she maintained her timid facade, tinged with curiosity and caution, like a hatchling peering out into the world.
Andrew’s gaze softened as he looked at her.
“All these years, you’ve endured so much,” he said, stepping closer.
He removed a gemstone from around his neck, its surface glimmering in the dim light. “This is a warming gemstone my mentor gifted me. Joshua mentioned your stomach pains. If you wear it, it may provide some relief.”
In comparison to Margaery, Tessa had begun to win a place in his heart.
Andrew inhaled deeply, shoving aside the memories of their tumultuous past.
After all, Margaery had made it clear she had no intention of returning, and rumors had spread like wildfire that she was no longer connected to the Chancellor’s estate.
‘If she won’t come back, then so be it,’ he thought, a sense of finality settling in.
Tessa accepted the gemstone with gratitude, her eyes sparkling with appreciation. “Thank you, Andrew. It feels wonderful to have an older brother.”
Her words struck a chord in Andrew’s heart.
Reflecting on the years Tessa had spent alone, unprotected and vulnerable, he felt a surge of anger towards Margaery. She owed Tessa so much.
“From this moment on, we will protect you,” Andrew vowed, reaching out to gently wipe away the tears staining Tessa’s cheeks.
Raul, observing the tender moment, turned to Andrew. “I’ve sent someone to summon Keaton. I heard he’s been staying at Peachvale Court lately.
“Given the current situation, you need to meet him without delay. Tessa’s health is precarious.”
Raul’s gaze fell on the blood at the corner of Tessa’s mouth, and a wave of distress washed over him.
“I’ll go immediately,” Andrew replied, determination in his voice.
“Tess, rest. I still have urgent matters to attend to,” Raul said, standing up. He addressed the maid, “When the doctor arrives, ensure he examines Lady Tessa thoroughly. Afterward, I want to be informed of the prescribed treatment.”
It wasn’t that he didn’t want to remain by Tessa’s side, but the situation at the Chancellor’s estate had spiraled into chaos.
With Margaery stirring up trouble, the Wallen family’s ties to her were severed.
From this moment forth, Tessa stood as the sole young lady of the Wallen family, while Margaery was left as an orphan, clinging to the hollow titles of Star of Fortune and Crown Princess. Her status was precarious at best.
The Star of Fortune was nothing but an empty label, while her orphan status was a harsh reality.
Nathaniel wouldn’t truly care for her, and with the King’s presence in the palace, even if he wished to intervene in Margaery’s affairs, he would be powerless.
Raul’s mind raced, contemplating the precarious balance of power. ‘Margaery has just crossed Marcus and Dominic. Callum mentioned last night that spies from the Southcroft Empire are lurking in Sinderin City.
‘Isn’t it natural for the Southcroft Empire’s spies to target the Eastvale Empire’s Star of Fortune?’
Raul’s resolve hardened.
One thought consumed him: he had to eliminate Margaery and restore order.
And with Tessa unable to forge a marriage alliance due to her pregnancy, his focus shifted entirely to his sons.
Since Phillipa refused to marry Joshua, the next logical step was to pursue Estelle.
After all, marrying the eldest son of the Chancellor’s estate would be a more advantageous alliance for Estelle than a mere diplomatic match.
This would also bind them closer to Nathaniel, as Estelle was his sister.
Raul’s expression hardened as he cast a glance toward Margaery’s residence, a glint of murderous intent flashing in his eyes.
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Meanwhile, Wayne returned to Margaery’s side, reporting, “Joshua has already gone to the Magistrate’s Court. The magistrate and Lord Thornton from the Inquisition Court are present, along with a coroner to examine Mark’s body.”
Margaery listened, her expression unreadable. “This won’t bring down the Chancellor’s estate. We must wait for Tessa to make her move.
“However, Tessa won’t hand over the item to Callum just yet. Find a way to send him a message that Tessa possesses the item but refuses to relinquish it.”
Margaery’s thoughts swirled with a sense of liberation. ‘Finally, I am free from the Chancellor’s estate. Let those who deserve to suffer, face their fate.’
Her gaze drifted toward the Chancellor’s estate, her eyes narrowing with resolve.
‘Simply leaving isn’t enough,’ she mused. “They’ve sought an assassin to eliminate me. I am no saint. Now that I’ve shed my old self, I will play their game.”
Conclusion
In the aftermath of the turmoil, Tessa found herself at a precipice, no longer merely a pawn in the cruel game orchestrated by Margaery. With Raul and Andrew’s support solidifying around her, she began to shed the layers of fear that had long cloaked her spirit. The warmth of Andrew’s gesture—a simple gemstone—signified a shift in her reality, a promise of protection and a burgeoning bond that had previously felt unattainable. As she accepted the warmth of the gemstone, Tessa felt embers of resilience igniting within her, emboldening her to reclaim her narrative. The weight of past traumas was still present, but she could sense the dawn of a new chapter, one where she could rise above the shadows of her oppressors and forge her own destiny.
Meanwhile, Raul’s fierce determination to eliminate Margaery showcased the lengths to which love and loyalty could drive a man. His protective instincts, fueled by guilt and anger, transformed into a resolve that would not only safeguard Tessa but also restore the honor of their family. As the pieces of the intricate game began to align, Tessa stood on the threshold of empowerment, ready to confront the adversities that lay ahead. The whispers of her past were being drowned out by the thunderous call of her future, where she would no longer be defined by her fears but by her courage and the alliances she was beginning to forge. In this moment of clarity, she understood that the path to a brighter tomorrow was hers to shape, and with each step forward, she would reclaim not just her place but her very essence.
What to Expect in Next Chapter?
In the upcoming chapter, readers can expect the tension to escalate as Tessa grapples with the weight of her newfound vulnerability and the looming threat of Margaery’s machinations. With Raul’s promise to eliminate Margaery, Tessa finds herself at a crossroads, torn between the desire for vengeance and the need for protection. As Andrew embarks on a mission to retrieve Keaton, the stakes will rise even higher, forcing Tessa to confront her own instincts and the darker impulses that lurk within her. Will she embrace the path of vengeance, or will she seek a more cunning strategy to ensure her safety and reclaim her power?
Meanwhile, Margaery’s sense of liberation transforms into a calculated resolve as she plots her next move against the Chancellor’s estate. With whispers of alliances forming and betrayals brewing, the lines between friend and foe will blur. As Margaery seeks to manipulate the unfolding chaos to her advantage, readers will be left wondering how far she is willing to go to secure her freedom. The chapter promises to unravel a web of deceit, where every character must navigate their own ambitions and fears, culminating in a confrontation that could change the course of their lives forever. Prepare for a gripping blend of intrigue, betrayal, and unexpected alliances that will leave you breathless with anticipation.
