Her Graceful War Song by Summer's Blaze

Hearing Helen's tender tone, Leona could no longer hold back her tears.

Although Alana had already explained the situation, Leona's maid still cried as she recounted it once more.

"Ever since Mr. Samuel was stripped of his title, Lady Leona has been confined to the estate, but our poor mistress hasn't had a moment of peace. Mr. Samuel blames her for everything. Twice, when they crossed paths while she was paying her respects to Madam Langley, Mr. Samuel pointed right at Lady Leona and accused her of spreading gossip. He said it was her fault the Oversight Department reported him to the king.

"Although Madam Abigail has protected our mistress, Madam Langley has shielded Mr. Samuel. She says that although our mistress is a duchess, she has married into the Earl of Gracehold's family and should treat her husband as her world. She mustn't speak a word of complaint or mention any fault of her husband to outsiders. Otherwise, she'd lose her standing as the proper wife.

"Just like today, it was clearly Madam Ruby who provoked Lady Leona first. Our mistress only saw her once, and didn't even speak. Madam Ruby threw herself on the steps, and Mr. Samuel came in a rage to seek justice, even pushing our mistress onto the table."

The maid wiped her tears and pointed to the corner of the square table. "Right here."

Helen and Violet followed her finger. Though the corners of the mahogany wood table were rounded rather than sharp, the impact was still severe. Fortunately, it had only caused a disturbance in the pregnancy rather than a direct miscarriage, showing the child's good fortune.

"Violet!" Helen's anger flared. "Bring that wretched woman to the sitting hall! I need to question the people of the Earl of Gracehold's residence thoroughly. Is there still any need for such a vile concubine to remain in the house?"

to remain in Gracehold Estate,

Samuel?"

look. "If I'm dealing with Ruby, do you think

understanding. It seemed like Helen was sharp

guidance, Violet headed straight for Ruby's

earlier that day from Alana's blow, and his anger was boiling over. Egged on by Ruby's provocations, he was scheming on how to get both Alana and Leah out of the house. During Ruby's confinement, he had missed her dearly. Now that she

outer garment and was embracing Ruby,

roared, "How

resounding slap, she struck Samuel's face. Before Samuel could react, Violet had already seized Ruby by her hair

erupted through the

pulled her back up, repeating the process several times. By the time Samuel rushed out in a panic, he saw his beloved being tortured and screaming

in distress, his heart breaking. He shouted furiously at Violet, "Who are you to come into my residence and beat people

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