The whole street of Harington is heavily guarded by the Astrid elite guards. When the Duchess and her mother were seen strolling down Harington's most luxurious street, the nobles started to follow the duo to catch a glimpse of the famed Duchess. Paparazzi began to assemble and frantically flash their cameras to get a better angle, but they were unable to approach because the Duchess was being heavily guarded by the strongest knights.

Lily nearly purchased the entire store when they went to one of her favorite stores. Rachel stops her mother and only gets a few outfits because she hasn't worn all of the thousand outfits she has in her royal closet.

When Rachel returned to their store, the shop owners went berserk, but this time they were amazed by her regal bearing and gracious smile. They reached the conclusion that love can change a person's behavior, and as a result, this tale became the new topic of conversation among the upper classes of the southern aristocracy.

Outside the store, both nobles and commoners waited for her to appear so they could greet the Duchess. When Rachel exited the shop, she was met by a crowd and cameras flashing everywhere to capture her best appearance.

"We greet Her Majesty, the Duchess of Astrid". As Rachel smiled and waved her hand in their direction, the crowd stopped in their tracks in admiration as the goddess smiled back at them.

"Wow! Duchess, you are so beautiful", "Duchess is so sweet and kind", "Duchess smiled at me", "Her Majesty is the most beautiful woman in the empire".

Rachel heard all those lovely comments and she turned around to thank everyone for their kind words, but the mumbling of the crowd got a lot louder. After a while, they had to leave because the crowd was getting out of control, and everybody wanted to see her.

"Mother, I guess we can't have our lunch here. My knights and head lady in waiting are giving me an anxious look".

"Then, shall we head back to the castle?". Lily understood the Duchess safety.

"Hm, Can I visit our house? I would like to see it again if you don't mind".

Lily gasp in surprise. "Of course, you are more than welcome to visit your home, Your Majesty. I am very happy, thank you for this wonderful surprise". She trembled with excitement and was unable to control her feelings.

Rachel gave Sir William the instructions to dispatch a guard to inform the Duke that she would be spending the day at her parents' house in case he will be in the castle before she arrived. Sir William was relieved that Rachel had planned ahead to avoid their punishment.

She winks at them and whispers, "I know".

***

The Marquis Mansion's emits an elegant, aristocratic ambiance as soon as the carriage enters the gate. Although it cannot be compared to the grandeur of the Astrid Castle, their mansion's architecture is on par with that of the nobility. The Monchy family is portrayed as being among the most affluent families in the South. It gives justice to their family status.

The servants at Monchy Manor are in a panic and frenzy since their lady has returned and is now their empire's Duchess Astrid. Although they heard that she has changed, they are still hesitant to see her in person since they are unsure if this will be the case.

When Rachel descended in the carriage, she felt a thud in her heart and a hazy memory of seeing a small child running around the area. She seems to be experiencing a déjà vu moment.

'Is this the memory of the original vessel? But why do I feel a strong sense that I've been here before?' She rubs her temple unconsciously as she tries to express her uneasiness.

Suddenly, Anne and her mother arrived at her side to examine her condition. "Your Majesty are you feeling sick?". Their faces show worry, which Rachel dismisses by smiling at them.

"I just feel a little bit tired and famished". They both heave a breath of relief and follow her to the salon so she may rest before she dines.

The three women enjoyed an exquisitely cooked meal while engaging in constant conversation. The staff members are in awe since their lady has undergone a genuine transformation, and just her presence made the mansion feel cheerful. She learned to be courteous and always gave them her warmest smile.

Even the head maid Carole, who served 20 years in the Marquis felt a strange sense of déjà vu when Rachel smiles at her. This vibrant atmosphere inside the mansion reminded her of the little girl before she got lost and abducted 15 years ago. Carole's heart was racing. 'Did she truly come back?'.

Following the delectable lunch, Lily accompanied Rachel to her bedroom where she grew up. Upon entering the room, Rachel once more experienced a feeling of uneasiness.

'This is really weird; when I was a kid, I often dreamed about this room.' The ceiling features a baby dragon angel artwork and peach colored draperies with a rose gold motif. She moves carefully as she scans the entire space. Her room has a closet, a small library, a salon, and a sizable bathroom.

"Even if you don't live here anymore, I've always instructed Carole to keep your room tidy." Lily smiled softly as she held Rachel's hand.

"Thank you, Mother." She then went to the mini library where she saw a familiar book racks. She knelt down, takes out the book from the middle, and presses a hidden button, while gasping in surprise. A small box showed up and opened.

"Do you still remember this, my daughter? When you were a child, you always loved to read, so your father and I maintained this small library".

Rachel nod in response to her mother. She took the small diary and turned to the first page. The drawing is so familiar, where a little girl is seated with the baby dragons, and they are placing a flower in her head.

'What? How did it get here? This was the drawing I made during my therapy sessions when I was a child in my previous world'. Rachel had shivers all over her body and a chilly sweat in her neck.

"Mother, can I keep this diary?". She tried so hard not to tremble to avoid her mother's worry.

"It has always been yours, my daughter. Of course, you can have it". Lily affectionately pats her head.

The mother and daughter moment were interrupted when Luther barge in. "Your Majesty! Is this even real? My younger sister has returned". He shouted with pleasure, almost forgetting to make his official bow. Lily urged him to act appropriately because her younger sister is now the highest-ranking noble in the empire.

"Haha! Please rise and give me a hug brother". Luther followed like a dog and hug her so tight. Rachel taps his back as if coaxing a baby.

"Your Majesty, you have to save your big brother. I can't marry that annoying little girl". Luther pouted to get more of her little sister's affection.

"Oh really? As your Duchess, I will be the judge of that. Now, when will I meet your fiancée?". She pinches his face and laughs at his reaction.

"Erm, actually Lady Louie is at the salon right now with her father. Since today is the day to discuss the details of our wedding." Luther flushed so hard that he looked cute.

"So, it's your lucky day then because I'm here to give you the moral support". Rachel winks at his brother and went outside of her room but she glances back one more time as she descended to the guest salon.