Her Stepmother Burned Her Invitation to the Duke's Ball — By Midnight, He Was Knocking at Her Door.

Her Stepmother Burned Her Invitation to the Duke's Ball — By Midnight, He Was Knocking at Her Door She never asked for help. After three years of being ignored and mistreated by her stepmother, Lady Aveline Marchetti had learned to survive quietly. But when her stepmother burns an invitation from the powerful Duke of Ashcombe, Aveline believes the opportunity is gone forever. She was wrong. That same night, the Duke arrives at her doorstep—and he already knows exactly where she lives. Why did he come for Aveline? What did he see in her that everyone else ignored? And what happens when the woman who tried to erase Aveline discovers that a Duke has chosen to see her true worth? Follow Aveline through a story of betrayal, kindness, resilience, unexpected love, and a beautiful second chance. ❤️ Stay until the end to discover how Aveline's life changes forever. Disclaimer This story is a work of fiction created for entertainment purposes. The characters, names, places, events, and situations are fictional. Any resemblance to actual people, living or deceased, or real events is purely coincidental. This story is not intended to represent historical fact or a true account. #HistoricalRomance #RomanceStory #DukeAndLady #HistoricalLoveStory#regencyromance