They departed from the Roberson family mansion, leaving Lorena sorrowful over the estrangement from her son, so many years without seeing him only to lose him now.
Dorothy and Efrain were furiously incensed; to them, Lucas was utterly out of his mind.
Valery: Father, I need to go somewhere. I’ll see you later.
Lucas: Take care.
Valery: Yes, Dad.
She headed to her secret retreat. Along the way, she witnessed some youths beating another, which reminded her of the time she met Tomas. She approached them.
Valery: What are you doing?
Seeing a soldier on horseback, the youths glanced over, and one drew a sword. Valery dismounted and brandished her own sword with intimidating flourishes that sent the rogues scattering, leaving behind the battered victim.
Valery: Hello, are you alright?
Arturo: Yes, thank you. I’m Arturo Mondragon.
Valery: Pleased to meet you, Arturo. I’m Valery Roberson. Can you make it home by yourself?
Arturo: Yes... yes, I can.
Valery mounted her horse: See you around.
Arturo was utterly smitten by Valery’s beauty. He hurried home to speak with his father, and his mother was horrified to see her son battered.
Arturo: Father!!
Edward: What’s the matter, son? What happened to you?
Arturo: It’s nothing. You must arrange my marriage to the most beautiful girl in town. I met her today; she’s an angel.
Edward looked at his wife, then back at his son: Arturo, I’m already arranging your engagement.
Arturo: No, cancel it, Father. I will only marry this girl.
Edward: Are you certain? Valery Roberson was quite lovely as a child.
Arturo: What did you say?
Edward: Valery Roberson.
Arturo: She is my beautiful angel. Her smile is radiant, and those hazel eyes light up everything in her path.
Macarena: Little brother, they really gave you a good thrashing this time.
Arturo: The bruises don’t matter. I saw her today on my way here. Father, speak with her family. I don’t want anyone else to steal her away. Our wedding must be in a month.
Edward let out a loud laugh: Now I believe those blows did affect you, son. I’ll talk to her aunt.
In the meantime, Valery arrived at her secret place and saw a black horse. She entered the wooden house.
Valery: Tomas?
Tomas turned and saw his friend, who had blossomed into a beautiful woman.
Tomas: Valery?
Valery: Yes.
Tomas embraced her: I’ve missed you so much, my Valery.
Valery: I’ve missed you too, but look how tall you’ve become.
Tomas: And you, how did you become a captain?
Valery: It's a long story.
Tomas: Start from the beginning.
Valery recounted to her friend everything that had happened since he left when she was six years old. Tomas was astounded by all the perils Valery had encountered. Yet, he couldn't take his eyes off his friend’s face; even in a soldier's garb, her beauty was unparalleled in the entire kingdom.
They spent hours discussing their lives, but Tomas pondered his lack of achievements, while Valery had accomplished what she desired.
Tomas did not disclose that he was the youngest son of the king, pretending instead to be a carefree village youth.
Meanwhile, Edward arrived at the mansion of Duke Ferre.
Dorothy: Mr. Mondragon, what brings you here?
Edward: Duchess, I’ve come regarding a marriage proposal. My son has given his consent.
Dorothy thought to herself, 'Damn my brother and that wench,' her mind seething.
Dorothy: Mr. Mondragon, I haven't had the chance to discuss this with my brother yet.
Edward: The general has returned, then. I shall see him at Prince Leonardo's wedding. It was a pleasure, Duchess.
Edward left the mansion, leaving Dorothy speechless.
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