Episode 446 - Duke's Masked Bride - video Dailymotion

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Never underestimate a mother with everything to lose. 🤱🗡️  📺 Watch All Episodes: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLU-N-6CWZ7E6JeraBG7QNreWWUc_Xv5fD  ❤️ Episode 446 🎥 Episodes Included: 1006-1008  In Episode 446, the peace of the Collins estate is shattered by a frantic knock at the door. Dr. Garrison, the family’s trusted physician, arrives with devastating news: Wilma has collapsed. Without a second thought, Alessandra leaves baby Elijah in Gerald's safe hands and rushes into Garrison's carriage. 🐎💨  But as the carriage veers toward the Red Light District, the terrifying truth emerges. Garrison isn't a healer—he’s the Keeper's most lethal informant. 🏥🐍 Inside the locked carriage, a brutal struggle for survival begins. Alessandra must trade her grace for grit, fighting back against a surgical blade to ensure she sees her son again. 🌧️🏃‍♀️  After a miraculous escape through the mud and rain, Alessandra returns home to a furious Edgar. But the nightmare isn't over. While Alessandra finds safety in her son’s arms, Edgar heads out into the night to deliver his own brand of justice. When Garrison tries to gaslight the Duke into believing the Duchess is "hysterical," Edgar delivers a final, chilling warning: "I dare you." 🔥🗡️  ✨ Story Highlights   🏥 The Betrayal: Dr. Garrison unmasked as the Keeper's informant. 🐎 The Carriage Trap: Alessandra realizes she's heading into the Red Light District.  The Surgeon’s Blade: A life-or-death struggle in the dark. 🏃‍♀️ The Great Escape: Alessandra jumps from the moving carriage into the mud. 🤱 The Lullaby: Alessandra’s emotional reunion with Elijah. 🗡️ The Reckoning: Edgar confronts Garrison at his practice.  ❓ Viewer Question   Did you ever suspect Dr. Garrison was the traitor? And what do you think Edgar is going to do now that Garrison tried to have Alessandra committed? 💬🔥  🎬 Production Credits  Story & Characters: A fictional drama for The Duke's Masked Bride. Visuals: AI-generated for creative storytelling. Editing: Crafted with Clipchamp.   #TheDukesMaskedBride #Episode446 #DrGarrison #AlessandraEscape #EdgarCollins #HistoricalDrama #TheKeepersRevenge

Transcript

00:00The person they trusted most with their lives has just become their greatest threat.

00:04In a race against time and a surgeon's blade, the Duchess must become a warrior.

00:10The Keeper's plan is finally in motion. By using the one person Alessandra would die for,

00:16Dr. Garrison has lured the Duchess into a trap she was never meant to survive.

00:22Welcome back to the Duke's Masked Bride.

00:24Later that evening, behind the velvet curtain of a dimly lit backroom

00:30tucked within the red-light district's most discreet gambling den,

00:34the Keeper met with one of her most trusted informants.

00:38The walls were padded to muffle sound,

00:41ensuring that no one from the palace would ever hear the conversation.

00:46This is how the Keeper remained unseen.

00:50The informant stood by the fireplace, his cloak still damp from the rain.

00:56His hood remained up, shadowing his face,

00:59but the Keeper didn't need to see his features to recognize him.

01:03She closed the door softly behind her, her heels clicking against the wood.

01:08Everything is in place?

01:12He turned slightly, just enough to nod.

01:15I trust you've kept your cover, she said,

01:20removing her gloves one finger at a time.

01:23We cannot afford another slip.

01:27I've done exactly as you asked, he replied.

01:30You know they trust me.

01:33A smile curled along the edge of her painted lips.

01:37Good.

01:38You've done well getting close to the Collins family.

01:42I thought your plan was rather crazy,

01:45and I never thought the Duke himself would agree to it.

01:49But I can admit when I was wrong.

01:53The informant didn't answer,

01:55but his silence was confirmation enough.

01:58She stepped closer,

02:00eyes gleaming like a blade beneath candlelight.

02:04Soon,

02:05we'll take from Edgar what he took from me.

02:09And when that moment comes,

02:11I expect you to strike clean and fast.

02:16I won't fail,

02:18he said quietly.

02:20I know,

02:21she replied.

02:23Because if you do,

02:25you won't live long enough to regret it.

02:27She reached into her coat

02:29and slid a small parcel into his hand.

02:32Sealed instructions.

02:35Now go.

02:37Play your part.

02:39The informant nodded once,

02:41then slipped through the shadows,

02:43vanishing out the door and into the night.

02:47The keeper remained behind,

02:49staring into the fire,

02:51the flames reflecting in her eyes,

02:54like prophecy.

02:57At the Collins estate,

02:59the halls had quieted since last night's celebration,

03:03the air no longer buzzing with laughter and clinking glasses.

03:07Alessandra stood a few paces back,

03:10Elijah cradled in her arms,

03:12his head resting sleepily against her shoulder.

03:16Alessandra shifted slightly,

03:18adjusting Elijah on her arm.

03:20If you grow any bigger,

03:22the only person who will be able to hold you is your father.

03:26He'll grow faster than you think, Duchess.

03:30Before her,

03:31Gerald hung her portrait of Elijah in the foyer.

03:35After some deliberation with her guests the night before,

03:39Alessandra decided it would be the best place for the portrait.

03:42Here,

03:43it would be the first thing any guest saw when visiting the estate.

03:48Well?

03:49Gerald called down,

03:51squinting slightly at the level of the portrait.

03:54Is it straight?

03:56Alessandra tilted her head.

03:58A little to the left.

04:00Gerald sighed good-naturedly and nudged the frame slightly.

04:05Better?

04:06Alessandra smiled, bright and warm.

04:09Perfect.

04:11He climbed down slowly,

04:13wiping his hands on a cloth

04:15and stepping back to admire the painting.

04:18You've captured him beautifully.

04:20The eyes especially,

04:22so full of wonder.

04:25Alessandra smiled,

04:26brushing a kiss to Elijah's forehead.

04:28He makes it easy.

04:30Every time I look at him,

04:32I want to paint the whole world.

04:37Alessandra looked up at the painting,

04:39her darling Elijah,

04:41painted in soft tones,

04:43wrapped in his blanket,

04:45tiny fists tucked beneath his chin,

04:47a touch of light glinting in his dark eyes.

04:51One day,

04:52he'll walk through these halls

04:54and see himself here.

04:56Maybe it'll remind him how loved he's always been.

05:00Gerald's gaze lingered on her for a moment.

05:03It will,

05:04and he'll know exactly what kind of mother he had.

05:09After a lingering moment beneath the newly hung portrait,

05:13Elijah stirred in Alessandra's arms with a soft, hungry whimper.

05:19Alessandra shifted him gently and turned to Gerald with a small smile.

05:23Would you mind helping me to the dining room?

05:26It's time for his supper.

05:28Of course,

05:29your grace,

05:30Gerald replied,

05:32offering his arm as they started down the corridor together.

05:36As they walked,

05:38Elijah squirmed,

05:39fussing softly.

05:41I've started weaning him onto soft foods,

05:45Alessandra said with a faint laugh,

05:47brushing a soothing hand over Elijah's back.

05:50It's been,

05:52let's just say,

05:54messy.

05:55Gerald chuckled.

05:57I imagine he has a preference for smearing rather than swallowing.

06:02Oh,

06:03absolutely.

06:04He's far more interested in wearing his supper than eating it,

06:08Alessandra said with a mock sigh.

06:11Mashed peas,

06:13fruit purees,

06:14it all ends up on his face,

06:17his clothes,

06:18the walls.

06:19I've never seen someone so suspicious of applesauce.

06:23They reached the dining room,

06:25where a small high chair had already been set at the end of the long table,

06:29and a tiny spoon and bowl were waiting nearby.

06:33Alessandra carefully placed Elijah into the chair,

06:36and Gerald fetched a warm cloth and the bowl of mashed carrots from the sideboard.

06:42Wish us luck.

06:44Alessandra murmured,

06:46picking up the spoon and giving Elijah a determined smile.

06:50We're going to try this again, my love,

06:53and this time,

06:54maybe it'll go in your mouth instead of on the floor.

06:58Gerald chuckled as he took a seat beside them.

07:01That's a bold hope.

07:04Alessandra scooped a tiny spoonful of mashed carrots from the bowl,

07:08giving it a hopeful stir before holding it out to Elijah.

07:13Come now, darling.

07:14Just one bite for mommy.

07:17Elijah looked at the spoon with deep suspicion,

07:20his nose wrinkling as he leaned as far away as his high chair would allow.

07:26Alessandra sighed,

07:27her smile faltering.

07:29I promise they're not that bad,

07:32she murmured,

07:33giving the spoon a little wave.

07:36Elijah responded with a small whine and a shake of his head.

07:41Gerald,

07:42observing quietly from his seat,

07:44tilted his head.

07:46Have you tried sweetening them a touch?

07:49Just a dab of honey, perhaps?

07:51Not much,

07:52just enough to take the edge off.

07:56Alessandra blinked.

07:58I hadn't thought of that.

08:01Gerald quickly retrieved a jar from the sideboard.

08:04With a careful hand,

08:06he stirred the tiniest amount into the mashed carrots.

08:10All right, little one,

08:12let's try again.

08:13This time,

08:15when Gerald brought the spoon near,

08:17Elijah hesitated,

08:18and then,

08:20to Alessandra's utter shock,

08:23opened his mouth and took the bite.

08:26She froze.

08:28Elijah blinked,

08:30his face uncertain.

08:31Then he licked his lips and reached for more.

08:35Alessandra gasped and looked at Gerald with wide, delighted eyes.

08:40He likes it.

08:41He actually likes it.

08:44Gerald grinned.

08:45There now,

08:47we've discovered his weakness.

08:49Sweetened starch.

08:51He handed Alessandra the bowl and spoon.

08:54Elijah gave a happy coo,

08:57mouth open and ready for another bite.

09:01Alessandra fed him eagerly,

09:03her heart swelling as he gobbled down

09:05spoonful after spoonful without complaint.

09:09This is the most he's ever eaten.

09:12Gerald, you're a genius.

09:14As she wiped a bit of mashed carrot from Elijah's cheek,

09:18she glanced at Gerald with a curious smile.

09:21Where did you learn that trick, anyway?

09:25Gerald chuckled softly,

09:27leaning back in his chair.

09:29From my own children, actually.

09:32Alessandra blinked.

09:35Your children?

09:37She stared at him, genuinely surprised.

09:41You have children?

09:44Gerald nodded, his expression softening in a way Alessandra hadn't seen before.

09:50Two.

09:51A boy and a girl.

09:52Eight.

09:53And my girl just turned five last month.

09:57Brightest stars in my sky.

10:00For a moment, Alessandra was speechless.

10:03She had known Gerald for quite some time.

10:07He had served her and Edgar so loyally.

10:10Always composed.

10:11Always reliable.

10:13But she had never once thought to ask about his life outside the estate.

10:20I had no idea, she said gently.

10:25Gerald shrugged with a modest smile.

10:28Not many do.

10:30I keep them away from my own affairs.

10:33It's better that way.

10:35Safer.

10:36But I work to support them.

10:38Always have.

10:40They live with their aunt and mother in the countryside.

10:43I visit whenever I can.

10:46His eyes turned distant for a beat, filled with quiet fondness and just a trace of longing.

10:54Alessandra rested a hand on his arm.

10:57I'd like to meet them one day, if that's all right.

11:03Gerald looked at her, touched.

11:05I'd be honored, my lady, truly.

11:09Elijah gurgled happily between them, mashing a bit of carrot on his tray.

11:14And Alessandra smiled.

11:16They must adore you.

11:19Gerald chuckled.

11:22Well, they haven't thrown mashed carrots at me yet.

11:25So I must be doing something right.

11:27However, they do tend to boss me around like Alfred used to.

11:33Alessandra chuckled.

11:34That's why you stayed around for so long.

11:37You had been properly trained for Alfred's harassment.

11:42As Elijah happily munched on another spoonful of sweetened carrots, Alessandra laughed, her heart full.

11:50Gerald leaned beside her, watching the boy with quiet pride, a rare softness in his usually reserved expression.

11:59This may be the happiest I've ever seen him, Alessandra said, brushing a bit of food from Elijah's chin.

12:07Except for when Alfred drops that ridiculous rattle.

12:11Gerald covered his mouth as he laughed.

12:14He puts on quite the show.

12:17Just then, a sharp knock echoed from the front door.

12:22Alessandra's head turned, her brows furrowing slightly.

12:27Gerald straightened, his lightheartedness slipping into cautious alertness.

12:32I'll get it, my lady.

12:34He offered a brief nod before heading toward the door.

12:38The sound of Elijah's tiny giggle fading behind him.

12:41Gerald opened the door, only to find Dr. Garrison standing on the other side.

12:47His hat clutched in one hand, his brow beaded with sweat, despite the cool chill in the air.

12:54Doctor?

12:55Gerald asked, taken aback.

12:58What brings you...

12:59There's no time.

13:00Dr. Garrison interrupted.

13:02I need to speak with the Duchess, immediately.

13:05Gerald leaned in.

13:07What's happened?

13:09Dr. Garrison glanced past him, toward the hall.

13:13It's Wilma.

13:14She collapsed just hours ago.

13:17Her maid sent for help.

13:19I'm the only physician close enough to respond.

13:23Gerald's expression tightened.

13:24But before he could ask more, a figure swept into the foyer.

13:30Collapsed?

13:31Alessandra's voice rang out, tight with panic.

13:34She clutched Elijah to her chest, already breathless.

13:37What do you mean, collapsed?

13:41Dr. Garrison turned to her, and his grave expression silenced the room.

13:47She's unconscious.

13:49Shallow breathing.

13:50Her pulse is faint.

13:52We don't know how long she has.

13:54Her maid said she called your name before she went under.

13:58If you want to see her, if she has anything left to say, it must be now.

14:05The color drained from Alessandra's face.

14:10Elijah.

14:11She whispered, holding him out instinctively.

14:15I'll take him.

14:16Gerald said, stepping forward with steady hands.

14:20I swear it, Duchess.

14:22Nothing will happen to him.

14:26She kissed her son's head, lingering for half a second longer than usual, then turned, skirts

14:33sweeping the floor as she followed Dr. Garrison.

14:36The carriage waited, door already ajar.

14:39There was no time to gather anything.

14:42No time to question.

14:43Alessandra only knew one thing.

14:46Wilma needed her.

14:49As the door closed and the driver snapped the reins, Alessandra pressed her hands to the

14:54window, her mind racing.

14:57Can she speak?

14:58She asked, her voice cracking.

15:01Does she know I'm coming?

15:03Dr. Garrison paused, just long enough to seem shaken.

15:09She asked for you, he said, not quite answering the question.

15:14We'll be there soon.

15:17Alessandra gripped the edge of the seat, her knuckles white, as the carriage jolted over

15:22uneven cobblestone.

15:24The wind rattled the shutters, and every turn of the wheels sounded like it was counting

15:29down time she couldn't afford to lose.

15:32Please, let me get there in time, she thought.

15:36She turned to Dr. Garrison, barely able to catch her breath.

15:41When did she collapse?

15:42Was she in pain before it happened?

15:44Could it be her heart?

15:47She's never had trouble breathing before.

15:49Did she say anything at all?

15:52Dr. Garrison didn't meet her gaze.

15:55It's too soon to say, Duchess.

15:58I'll know more when I examine her.

16:01Alessandra pressed a hand to her chest.

16:03She can't die.

16:05Not now.

16:07Not when I've only just gotten her back into my life.

16:10She's the only true family I have, Dr. Garrison.

16:14She blinked back tears.

16:17You said her maid sent for you?

16:20Yes.

16:21Dr. Garrison answered without hesitation.

16:25Alessandra paused for a moment, tilting her head slightly.

16:30But you've never met Wilma before.

16:34How would her maid know your name?

16:38A long bead of silence stretched between them, broken only by the steady creak of wheels and the horse's hooves

16:45pounding against stone.

16:47Dr. Garrison cleared his throat.

16:51Uh, well, it wasn't directly her maid.

16:55Another physician, someone I trained with years ago, happened to be nearby.

16:59He was summoned and knew of my connection to your household.

17:02He thought I could reach you more quickly.

17:06Alessandra blinked.

17:07Something didn't feel right.

17:10What is his name?

17:12Dr. Garrison hesitated just a little too long.

17:16You don't need to concern yourself with that.

17:19What matters is that I got to you in time.

17:23Alessandra said nothing.

17:25She folded her hands tightly in her lap and turned her head,

17:29though her eyes didn't see the city rolling past the window anymore.

17:33Something itched in the back of her mind.

17:36A voice whispering that something was amiss.

17:40Then she caught it.

17:42Wait, Dr. Garrison, this isn't the road to Wilma's estate, she said, reaching out to grip the man's arm.

17:53We should have taken the turn toward the South Bridge by now.

17:58Dr. Garrison didn't flinch.

18:00This is a faster route.

18:03Avoids the flooded road.

18:06No, Alessandra said firmly.

18:09That road was cleared days ago.

18:12I had a letter from Wilma two days prior.

18:15She said her garden was dry again.

18:19He smiled, but there was nothing warm in it.

18:22He pulled his arm away, drawing his gloves tight over his wrists.

18:27You ask too many questions, Duchess.

18:32The chill that ran through her had nothing to do with the night air.

18:37She leaned forward, her eyes narrowing.

18:39Where exactly are we going, Dr. Garrison?

18:44He hesitated.

18:46This route winds around the river.

18:49But Alessandra wasn't listening anymore.

18:53Her gaze darted to the window again, past the crumbling brick walls, the flickering gas lamps,

18:59and the narrowing alleyways that only led in one direction.

19:04Her breath caught.

19:05No, no, this wasn't right.

19:11Are we heading toward the red light district?

19:14She demanded, her voice rising.

19:18Dr. Garrison's mouth opened, but no words came out.

19:22He looked cornered, like a man who hadn't expected the Duchess to catch on so quickly.

19:27The carriage didn't slow down.

19:31Alessandra's heart slammed in her chest.

19:33Her hands gripped the edge of the seat.

19:37Stop this carriage.

19:39Now.

19:41Dr. Garrison's gaze dropped to his lap.

19:45With a measured calm, he smoothed the leather of his gloves once more,

19:50then reached beneath his coat.

19:53Alessandra froze.

19:56Dr. Garrison?

19:58When his hand emerged, it held a gleaming blade.

20:02Small, sharp, and surgical.

20:05Her breath itched.

20:07Stay back.

20:08She gasped, pressing herself into the corner of the carriage.

20:13Dr. Garrison tilted his head,

20:15the calm doctor's mask falling away to reveal something far colder beneath.

20:22I'm sorry it has to be this way, Duchess.

20:25He said, voice low and almost sympathetic.

20:30Truly, you're not the one I would have chosen.

20:33But the Keeper made it clear.

20:36The Collins family must bleed.

20:38And the only way to truly break the Duke is to destroy his bride.

20:45You're one of hers.

20:48Alessandra whispered.

20:50He nodded slowly.

20:53The red light district gave me everything when the rest of the kingdom spat in my face.

20:58And now, I've been given the honor of taking something precious from the Duke.

21:04He lifted the blade between them.

21:07We trusted you.

21:10Alessandra panted, barely getting the words out.

21:13Exactly.

21:15Do you know what happens when men like Edgar dig too deep?

21:19Garrison continued, creeping forward as the wheels rattled beneath them.

21:24They forget there are consequences for turning stones that should stay buried.

21:31Alessandra's mind raced.

21:33The door was locked.

21:34The driver was surely one of them.

21:37She had no weapon, no time.

21:40But she had to think.

21:42And quickly.

21:46I'm sorry it has to be this way.

21:49Dr. Garrison held the knife steady in his loved hand.

21:52Alessandra cowered beneath him, her pulse pounding in her ears.

21:56It isn't personal, he said, his lips curling into a smirk.

22:03It's just business, Duchess.

22:05His words, his words barely registered.

22:20She hadn't even said goodbye when she left.

22:23She wouldn't get to kiss him goodnight.

22:26She thought about her little boy growing up without a mother, having to go through a similar pain and heartache

22:33that she once endured.

22:35She and Edgar swore they would give their child a different life, and Alessandra was hellbent on keeping that promise.

22:43As Garrison lunged at her, she reacted, not with the grace of a duchess, but instead with the instinct of

22:50a fighter.

22:52Her hands flew up, catching his wrist, the blade inches from her face.

22:56She twisted hard, her entire body behind it, a cry ripping from her throat.

23:06Garrison cursed, trying to overpower her, but Alessandra was stronger than he expected.

23:12It wasn't due to her size or her skill.

23:15It was the thought of Elijah alone.

23:18Her son was waiting for her.

23:20The carriage rocked violently as the struggle intensified.

23:24She slammed her knee into his leg, her fingers scrabbling for the weapon.

23:29He pressed forward, but her hand found the hilt of the knife.

23:33Then she wrenched it hard.

23:35It clattered to the floor.

23:37They both dove for it, but Alessandra was faster.

23:41With trembling hands, she grabbed the blade and held it out in front of her,

23:46her breath ragged, her heart burning in her chest.

23:49Stay back, she said.

23:53Dr. Garrison, now bleeding from a torn sleeve, growled in frustration.

23:58But he didn't move forward.

24:00He watched her, no longer as a target, but as a threat.

24:05He saw a dark look in her eyes, one that he had only seen in one other person's before.

24:12Edgar.

24:14Alessandra didn't wait.

24:16She reached behind her and sawed through the lock of the carriage door.

24:20The cold air whipped through the carriage as Alessandra kicked the door open.

24:25With one arm, she jumped, tumbling into the muddy road beneath the carriage, hitting the ground hard.

24:33She got up, running barefoot down the path and gasping, but alive.

24:39Rain began to fall, light at first, then heavier with every step.

24:45The icy drops soaked her through in seconds, plastering her gown to her body and tangling her hair across her

24:52face.

24:52But she didn't stop.

24:55She couldn't.

24:57Behind her, the carriage door swung wildly on its hinges.

25:01And though she didn't dare look back, she could hear Garrison shouting, cursing, scrambling after her.

25:09Keep running, she told herself, her breath coming in sharp, ragged bursts.

25:15Mud splashed up her legs, her bare feet slipping over stones and roots, but still she ran.

25:22For Elijah.

25:23For Edgar.

25:24For everything she could lose if she didn't make it back.

25:29Eventually, she lost Dr. Garrison.

25:33Each breath tore at her lungs, but her mind was laser-focused.

25:37On the warm weight of her son in her arms, on the lullabies she sang to him, the promise she

25:43had made to always come back.

25:47A flash of lightning illuminated the road ahead, a crooked path twisting through the edge of the city, with the

25:55dim glow of distant lanterns flickering beyond the trees.

26:00Alessandra sat curled in a thick, woolen blanket.

26:04Her hands trembled slightly as she lifted a steaming teacup to her lips.

26:09The warmth of the mug grounded her, but it was the small, steady rise and fall of Elijah's chest against

26:16her own that kept her breathing.

26:20She pressed a kiss to her son's forehead, inhaling his familiar scent like it was the only thing anchoring her

26:26to the earth.

26:29Across the room, Edgar paced in front of the hearth like a man possessed.

26:34His coat was still soaked from the rain, his jaw clenched tight, boots thudding against the rug with every furious

26:42step.

26:43Are you sure it was the red light district?

26:46Edgar asked for the third time.

26:50Alessandra nodded, tightening her hold on Elijah.

26:53He said he was going to kill me in the name of the red light district.

26:59That was for the keeper.

27:02Edgar cursed under his breath, stopping to rake a hand through his wet hair.

27:07His eyes locked onto hers, burning with fury and fear.

27:13How long was he working for her?

27:16I don't know, she whispered.

27:19He was calm, collected.

27:23He made it all sound so believable.

27:26Wilma being sick, I didn't think twice.

27:31Her voice cracked.

27:33I just handed Elijah over and left.

27:37I...

27:38No.

27:39Edgar said, crossing to her and kneeling at her side.

27:43He reached for her free hand, gripping it tightly.

27:47You were trying to protect someone you love.

27:50That's not foolish.

27:52That's who you are.

27:55Tears finally spilled down her cheeks.

27:59If...

27:59I hadn't escaped.

28:01If...

28:02I hadn't fought back.

28:04But you did.

28:05Edgar said firmly.

28:08You came back to us.

28:10To him.

28:11He reached out to gently touch Elijah's tiny back.

28:15You saved yourself.

28:18You saved our family.

28:20You always do, Alessandra.

28:23This is who you are.

28:26Alessandra leaned forward, pressing her forehead to Edgar's.

28:31I don't want him growing up without a mother.

28:35He won't.

28:37Edgar promised.

28:38His eyes narrowed, turning slightly darker.

28:43Alessandra knew that look.

28:45She knew what Edgar wanted to do.

28:48And this time, she wasn't going to try and stop him.

28:54The rain had slowed to a mist, clinging to Edgar's coat as he stood outside Dr. Garrison's practice.

29:01The early evening air was still and heavy, ominously so.

29:07With each heartbeat, Edgar's fingers tightened around the hilt of the knife at his belt, hidden beneath his coat.

29:14He knocked.

29:16Once.

29:17Hard enough to echo down the empty street.

29:21After a moment, the door creaked open, revealing Dr. Garrison, still in his waistcoat, sleeves rolled and hands stained faintly

29:30with ink.

29:32He looked startled, then composed himself quickly.

29:36Ah, Duke Collins, he said with a forced smile.

29:41I was just writing a letter to you.

29:44Come in, please.

29:46Edgar didn't move.

29:47He stared at Dr. Garrison, his face fixed into a seemingly permanent scowl.

29:55Dr. Garrison's smile faltered.

29:59Of course.

30:00I imagine you've heard about what happened earlier.

30:03I was deeply troubled myself.

30:06I did everything I could, but the Duchess estate was alarming.

30:14Edgar's stare didn't flicker.

30:16Was it?

30:18The doctor nodded with affected gravity.

30:22Yes.

30:24She seemed...

30:25Unwell.

30:27Disoriented.

30:28We hadn't even reached the Southern Road when she began to panic.

30:32She started shouting about betrayal.

30:34Rambling about the red light district.

30:37I'm afraid, Your Grace, that her nerves may be deteriorating.

30:41I strongly recommend she be committed before her condition worsens.

30:46Edgar tilted his head.

30:49You're suggesting my wife be locked away.

30:53After you took her off course.

30:56After you pulled a knife on her.

31:00Dr. Garrison froze.

31:03Dr. Garrison froze.

31:03I...

31:03I beg your pardon?

31:07Edgar stepped forward, forcing Garrison to retreat apace inside.

31:11She saw the blade.

31:13She told me everything.

31:16The Keeper sent you.

31:18You were going to kill her.

31:20That's absurd.

31:22Garrison snapped, too fast.

31:24She's confused.

31:26Hysterical.

31:27Women sometimes...

31:28Finish that sentence.

31:30Edgar growled, stepping fully into the doorway.

31:34His hand fell fully on the hilt of his knife now.

31:37His eyes dark as coal.

31:41Garrison thought he could lie his way out of a murder attempt, but he forgot one thing.

31:45Edgar Collins doesn't listen to lies.

31:48He sniffs out blood.

31:49The Reckoning begins in episode 447.

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32:11See you next time.

32:11Bye-bye.

32:12Bye-bye.

Episode 446 - Duke's Masked Bride

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