Avis gripped Carissa's wrist tightly, glancing anxiously outside. Her breathing was rapid, and she struggled to keep her voice steady.

"Listen to me. Prince Yuvan is not a good man. He has been conspiring with Grand Princess Eleanor."

Carissa was stunned. "What?"

She hurriedly sent everyone out, instructing Violet to stand guard at the door.

"Aunt Avis, what do you mean by that?"

Avis' head sank, her voice filled with fear and cold dread as she continued, "Over the years, he has been secretly raising troops in Valken, funded by Grand Princess Eleanor and Lady Fiona. Those soldiers are hidden in Stonebridge County."

Carissa knew Stonebridge County. It was Eleanor's fief, the dowry the late king had given her.

"Do not offend him. Do not become his enemy. He is not as simple as outsiders think," Avis said, her breath growing weaker.

Perhaps the revelation of this secret had frightened her deeply.

"Over the years, he has caused a scandal with his favoritism and abandoning his wife. Do you really think he favors Lady Fiona? It's just a ploy to create a bad reputation and deceive the current king," Avis added.

Carissa was horrified.

worthless,

had spies in Valken, but Stonebridge County was Eleanor's territory, and she hadn't even settled there. So, why would Salvador keep an eye on Stonebridge

wonder Eleanor was so brazenly

and drifted

oatmeal for lunch and another half for dinner. She

to rest well, hoping that after the harsh winter, everything would be better

as she smiled faintly.

in her own joy, oblivious to the silent exchange of glances

middle of the night, Carissa and Violet heard Jasmine's frantic knocking at the door and her choked voice coming through, "Lady

shot up, gasping for breath as if

been keeping watch through the night, discovered that Avis

had not survived

news of Avis' death, he held Carissa tightly. He expected her to cry, but

voice was faint, "She's gone. Perhaps it's

The desolation

died in

by her side. Thankfully, Carissa Kad come. Otherwise, when Avis passed,

the more

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