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While luck moved into the house of Laurenton on Tartosa, the house blessing in the house of deWindenburg hung more than crooked.

Word had spread among the people that Crown Prince Alexander had taken a mistress and that he had bought an estate in Glimmerbrook for this woman. Rumors of an illegitimate child also arose. No one in the palace or in parliament was very happy about it. Least of all his mother Bella. Therefore, she traveled to Glimmerbrook to confront the woman.

When Bella de Windenburg entered Gothington House, she secretly cursed herself for insisting on hiring Annabell Gothington as her son's private secretary almost a year ago.

It was a warm afternoon, so she found Annabell in the pool. She stared angrily down at the young woman.

Annabell was startled when she noticed the presence of the Queen. "Your Majesty."

Bella: "Come out immediately. We have to talk."

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Annabell: "Your Majesty, with all due respect, you are in my house."

Bella silenced her with a single cold look. "Oh, please forgive me, Duchess. What was I thinking?" The two women stared at each other. But Annabell did not think of giving up the fight. Anger overwhelmed Bella again. "It's probably because my family pays for all this here and your title. That was a very nice gesture from Alexander to pay his whore with it."

Annabell: "I'm not not a whore. He..."

Bella: "What? He loves you? Do you seriously believe that? He is the king, his love is for Windenburg and his people alone. You are just a pastime."

Annabell began to tremble, but she straightened her shoulders. "We have a son together. Albus is..."

Bella made a contemptuous sound. "An illegitimate bastard. Nothing more, without a legal claim to the throne."

Annabell: "Who says that Albus will one day become king? This accursed throne. Alexander is unhappy. Do you really believe Your Majesty, I would wish that for my son. oh watchers forbid."

Bella: "You're going to get married and fast. Did you understand me, Duchess?"

Annabell swallowed. "Why should I?"

Bella shot angry glances at her son's lover. "Because you're smart enough to know that this scandal won't be good for either the king or you."

Annabell backed away a few paces from Bella. "It's about the crown, stability in the empire."

Bella nodded. "Exactly. This scandal could shake the crown and thus the whole empire would be in danger. Therefore, your marriage was not a request. I can help you choose the appropriate candidates."

Annabell wished from the bottom of her heart that Bella de Windenburg was wrong, but at the same time she knew that her majesty was right. With everything. The scandal would ruin Alexander. She had no choice but to look for a husband.

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Meanwhile, the king celebrated a lonely birthday with Crown Prince Edward.

Happy birthday future king.

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Over the next few weeks, Levia visited Brenton regularly.

Their relationship solidified, much to the delight of the Queen Mother.

But Levia's mother, Nasia, could not deny that she was extremely pleased with Levia's relationship with the young king of Tartosa. The love for Levia had tamed Brenton and he did something he could never have imagined.

After a wonderful evening with his sweetheart, he got down on his knees in front of her.

Levia held her breath.

King Brenton: "Levia, you're making me a better Sim. You ground me. You love me for who I am and don't try to change or manipulate me. I love you. Please marry me."

Levia's thoughts and feelings were overflowing. She could hardly utter a word. "Brenton, this is ..."

She looked at the ring in her hand. Her heart beat wildly against her ribs. She loved this man with all his faults. But he was a king and she was only Levia Gothington.

King Brenton: "Please, spend your life with me. You are the light in my darkness."

Levia: "I'm not a princess."

King Brenton: "That's insignificant. To me, you're a queen. Marry me. Let's show the world who you are, then the world will see what I see in you. And we prove that title and rank are secondary when love has taken control."

Levia looked into Brenton's eyes and knew he was her destiny, her home. She could not and did not want to live without him any longer. "I love you, Brenton. Yes."

The king drew her into his arms and kissed her with full love and friendship, to the point of losing her senses.

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Welcome to Tartosa. The place where Levia's future will be decided. Will she find her happiness, her great love here?

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Brenton: "Welcome to Laurenton Castle."

Levia was very nervous, because she was expected not only by King Brenton, but also by his mother Brigitte. She looked at her sternly at the first second.

Levia: "Your Majesty, it's an honor. Thank you very much for the invitation."

Brenton: "Levia, let me introduce you to my mother, Brigitte Laurenton."

The Queen Mother took an energetic and at the same time menacing step towards Levia.

Brigitte: "Levia Gothington. I am pleased to finally meet you. Brenton raves about you in the highest tones."

Brenton: "Mother!"

Brigitte ignored her son. "Come on, let's sit down."

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To Levia's surprise, it turned out to be a very pleasant afternoon. Once you had gotten to know the Queen Mother a little, the strict woman was a very nice conversationalist.

What Levia didn't know was that Brigitte was extremely taken with her and was quietly happy that her plan had worked.

Now Brigitte hoped that Brenton would propose to her immediately before the young woman saw his mistakes and could run away.

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It was just before midnight in Ravenwood. Benjamin visited Morgan and Lizzy once more to say goodbye forever. His beloved Grace had already surrendered her soul to magic a few hours earlier, and he was about to follow her.

However, before he ventured into infinity, he had to bid farewell to Morgan and Lizzy. One last dinner with his loved ones.

Morgan began to clear the table. "Then that's it. You're going to disappear forever?"

Benjamin also rose. "Yes. Our family lives and grows. I also know that you and Nasia will take good care of our bloodline and ancestors. My legacy could not be safer in any hands than in your Morgan."

Morgan swallowed hard. “If you see it that way and it is your wish, then I hope you find rest and peace in the infinity.”

Benjamin: “I thank you from the bottom of my heart. For everything.”

A lump formed in Morgan's throat and tears gathered in her eyes. She did not like goodbyes. She loved Benjamin; even though he had chosen Grace, he was the love of her life and she would love him forever. His disappearance shattered her heart and she could not speak anymore. The only thing she could still do to prove her love for Benjamin was to let him go now and accept his wish. Therefore, she nodded at him and left him alone with Lizzy.

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Benjamin: "Lizzy, I've been thinking about your and Katharina's wish. Even if it's not a path, I respect your decision."

Lizzy's eyes began to light up with joy: "Really?"

Benjamin nodded. "Yes. Live as many lives as you want and find your happiness and above all your great love, the one for eternity."

Lizzy: "Oh thanks."

Benjamin: "Of course, that also applies to Katharina."

Lizzy: "I'll tell her."

Benjamin: "Just never forget that you are Gothingtons and forever."

Lizzy nodded. And then the time had come. Benjamin had done and said everything. He felt a deep satisfaction and inner peace. He closed his eyes and surrendered to the infinity of magic.

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After Lizzy had conveyed her grandfather's message to Katharina, she too wasted no more time. She had waited long enough for her second chance.

She ran to the lake, and the mystically shimmering water welcomed her.

She swam to its center, closed her eyes, and looked forward to her new life.

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A few days after Rachel's wedding, Levian graduated from the Brindleton Bay Institute and moved back in with her mother in Ravenwood.

After all, she and her brother Jake also celebrated their birthdays.

Jake became a teenager and Levia a young adult.

Happy Birthday to both of you.

Nasia looked like she wouldn't really be able to cope with the birthdays.

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And with this sweet picture I release Rahel into her life. 🥰

As you have noticed in the course of this very chaotic Gen 2, the focus of Gen 3 is on Levia Gothington and King Brenton Laurenton.

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Rachel had lost her heart to Vincent Gothington. She didn't care that they were related in several ways. She loved him and that was the only thing that mattered.

By the way, Vincent felt the same way. Rachel was the love of his life. So he invited her to spend a weekend in Tartosa.

They spent a wonderful day that took them to the beach.

Vincent knelt down by his sweetheart. "Rachel, you are my sun, the air I breathe. I can't imagine a life without you anymore. Please marry me."

Rachel's heart beat wildly and millions of butterflies dance in her belly. Unconditional, infinite love filled her heart. "Yes. Yes."

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Just two weeks later, the two celebrated their wedding in the closest circle of the family.

🌹All the best to the happy couple. 🌹

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A few weeks later...

Annabell gave birth to a healthy boy.

She looked him in the eye and, for whatever reason, had to think of her grandfather Alden, whom she was never allowed to meet. Although she knew the terrible stories about him, she still believed that someone should have fought for him. The family should never have left him to the vampires. Alden Gothington deserved forgiveness and a second chance.

In memory of her grandfather, she named her son similarly.

It was Albus' birthday and he became a toddler.

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What none of the Gothingtons could have known was that the infant Albus in their arms was actually Alden's reincarnation.

Let's see if he will take his second chance.

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Gen 2 was coming to an end. Therefore, the next day we continued with the birthdays in Glimmerbrook.

Samuel, he became a senior.

All: "Happy Birthday!" 🥳

Liora took Levia in her arms." It's nice that you're here."

Liora became a senior.

All sing: "Happy Birthday to you." 🎉🎂🎁

At the end of the evening, Liora handed over the souvenir box to her son.

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In the evening, everyone gathered in Brindleton Bay to celebrate Rachel's birthday.

Happy Birthday 🎁🎂🎉

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The next day there were several birthdays to celebrate at the Gothingtons.

At first they met in Windenburg, as Vincent became a young adult.

Annabell brought a very special guest to her parents' house. King Alexander de Windenburg himself. A great honour for the Viscount's family.

Annabell: "I have something to confess to you." She gave the king an uncertain look. He nodded to her invitingly. "His Majesty and I... we are expecting a child."

An oppressive silence fell over the room. Nobody had expected this announcement. Least of all Levia.

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Brenton was already expected by his mother Brigitte when he returned to the castle of Tartosa in the evening.

She smiled widely, and at that moment, Brenton suddenly realized that he had not met Levia by chance. His mother was behind it.

The rage overcame him.

Brigitte: "How was your afternoon?"

Brenton: "You set it all up! I'M RIGHT!" He felt deceived.

Brigitte also became angry. She disapproved of Brenton's behavior. "Firstly, you will speak to me respectfully, and I disallow you to shout at me. Secondly, I did what had to be done. After all, you only bring monsters into the castle."

Brenton: "How could you?"

Brigitte: "Now don't act as if you didn't like the afternoon. Levia is a very intelligent and beautiful girl. I knew she would catch your attention."

Brenton: "If you think that..."

Brigitte: "Be quiet. Did she tell you about her father?"

Brenton fell silent. They had talked about everything. About the fact that she had lost her twin sister and her mother Nasia had married Lord Franklin. However, in fact, the conversation did not turn to her biological father.

Brigitte: "I thought so. Her biological father is the Grim Reaper."

Brenton was stunned. It began to work behind his forehead.

Brigitte smiled at him maternally. "She has already captured your heart. Wonderful, and the heir of Tartosa will be a descendant of the Grim Reaper. So do not mess it up."

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As soon as the door closed behind Brigitte Laurenton, she began to make a phone call. She remembered an acquaintance in Ravenwood, Lady Franklin.

Lady Franklin was all ears and of course, she knew how to help her.

Thus, the two women planned that Brenton would accidentally encounter Levia. And what better place to do so than the open learning institute in New Crest.

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The next day...

King Brenton arrived in New Crest in a foul mood. He was greatly annoyed that his mother had sent him here without providing a valid reason.

But then he saw her. The dark-haired, 17 years old beauty with penetrating green eyes. At the same time, there was a sadness about the unknown woman, a deep pain. She looked at him, and it seemed to Brenton as though she was looking directly into his heart. He had to speak with her, to get to know her.

She was named Levia Gothington, and she granted him an incredibly beautiful afternoon. And without knowing how it happened to him, he lost his heart to her.

He knew that Levia would become his queen.

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On that evening, discussions regarding the future also took place in the Castle of Tartosa.

King Brenton had invited his new ally, Marquis de Straud, along with his entourage, to his court. This was greatly displeasing to his mother, Brigitte.

The King Mother was increasingly concerned for her son and the future of her beloved kingdom of Tartosa.

Instead of seeking allies against Windenburg in Willow Creek or Oasis Springs, Mit. Komorebi or in the southern parts of the Sim world, Brenton brought the demons from Forgotten Hollow into the castle.

With a stoic expression, Brigitte observed the conversations at the table and found it difficult to control her aversion towards the guests. She would have preferred to have these hate-filled monsters thrown out of the palace.

Brenton, on the other hand, absorbed the lies and the hatred propagated by this marquis.

Had her son completely lost his mind?

If it were to circulate among the noble houses that Tartosa is now dealing with demons and monsters and forming alliances, their realm would become isolated, and the chance that Brenton would ever find a suitable wife and father a legitimate heir would evaporate with each passing minute.

And then what? Should an illegitimate bastard of Brenton, who is already roaming around more than enough, inherit the throne?! No, she could not, she must not allow that.

Therefore, she apologized for her indisposition and hurried to her chambers.

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Time does not stand still in Mourningvale either.

Morgan raised Lizzy with all her love, helping her with her unfinished tasks so that her granddaughter could be reborn as soon as the time was right.

Because Lizzy deserved a second chance.

In the meantime, Katharina's restless soul had also moved in. Morgan and Katharina talked a lot about Alden, how he had lost himself in his hatred, lies and bitterness.

That evening, Benjamin had invited himself to dinner. Although he had chosen to spend the afterlife with Grace, Morgan still loved him and, of course, he was always welcome in the house.

Benjamin: "You are striving for a rebirth. Remarkable."

Morgan slipped the fork out of his hand in surprise and clinked onto the plate. "What do you mean, Benjamin?"

Benjamin: "Well, that you want to do the drama and chaos of life again. Our current form of existence is much more desirable and to be honest, Grace and I are even thinking about leaving this behind us and giving our souls back to magic."

It became quiet at the table. Morgan froze. Bewilderment was written all over her face. Katharina and Lizzy looked embarrassed back and forth between Morgan and Benjamin.

Morgan struggled to maintain her composure. The thought of disappearing into infinity, of being erased, had terrified her since she was a child. Thus, she was grateful when Nasia found her and brought her to Mourningvale. Since then, she had fought every day for the lost souls.

However, she was not aware that Benjamin was also one of the lost. "If you are truly convinced that infinity is the right path, then so be it. However, there is no turning back from there."

Benjamin: "I'm aware of that." His gaze fell on Katharina and Lizzy. "Lizzy, I understand your longing for life, since you died far too early. But Katharina, you had a long life, a husband, two wonderful children ..."

Katharina: "Alden and I didn't have a happy relationship, you know that as well as I do."

Benjamin: "You went your separate ways. You were happy with this woman in the end."

Katharina clenched her hands into fists. "And yet it is not enough for me. I want a second chance."

Benjamin looked at her in confusion.

Morgan cleared his throat. "Alden has also chosen rebirth. A few days ago."

Now it was Benjamin who was frozen. "Alden?!"

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Meanwhile, in Glimmerbrook and Annabell Gothington's new family estate, Gothington House.

Even if Levia didn't want to believe it, the rumors about Annabell were true.

On the advice of Lady Franklin, she had secured the position as private secretary to King Alexander, and within a few weeks, she was closer to His Majesty than any other Sims in this world.

Being a mistress definitely paid off. Alexander bought her Gothington House and from here she was able to continue her journalism studies without any worries.

Here in Glimmerbrook, they were working on draft legislation, which Alexander permitted himself to introduce in Parliament after receiving their support.

Together they changed the world.

His Majesty showed his love for her through expensive gifts and the title of Duchess of Glimmerbrook.

For which she loved him every night with her whole being.

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A few weeks later…

Rahel and Levia had gradually settled into Brindleton Bay, and like every afternoon, they sat together in the kitchen and studied.

Rahel: "Did you see Vincent at school?"

Levia: "Who?"

Rahel made a disapproving sound. "Vincent, the next Viscount Gothington."

Levia shook her head. She truly had not seen him.

Rahel: "That is so typical of you. Where are your thoughts?"

Levia: "On the exams at the end of the week. It wouldn’t hurt you either, Rahel."

Rahel: "Now, don't be offended."

Levia mumbled to herself quietly.

Rahel: "I think I will ask him out on a date."

Levia sighed: "If you want that, then you want it?"

Rachel: "Thank you. Did you hear that from Annabell?"

Levia: "What should I have heard?"

Rachel lowered her voice: "She is said to have hooked up with his majesty King Alexander." There was a flash in her eyes. "According to the rumors, she is already his mistress and will soon leave the institute."

Levia looked up from her homework. The shock was written all over her face. "Annabell? The king's mistress?"

Rahel nodded and grinned conspiratorially: "Yes. And with that, she has come into a very powerful position. It has a direct influence on our king."

Levia could hardly believe it. She hadn't come to know Annabell as a power-hungry Sim.

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