Her Graceful War Song by Summer's Blaze

In the outer room, a group of women sprang to their feet at the sight of Carissa, but she didn't spare them a glance. She lifted the curtain and strode inside, with Violet close behind.

When Carissa saw Leona's condition, she gasped in shock.

How did Leona injure her forehead?

"Ivy, how are things?" Carissa grasped Leona's hand and settled at the edge of the bed, using her sleeve to wipe away the sweat and tears from Leona's face.

Ivy was administering acupuncture, the quilt pulled high, revealing a belly covered in needles.

With a heavy sigh, Ivy said, "It's more than just a case of disturbed labor. I'm afraid the fetus may have been harmed. We've given her labor-inducing medicine, but there are no signs of delivery yet-it's already been three hours." Leona's face twisted in agony. "Cari... It hurts so much."

"Don't be afraid, okay? I'm here, Leona." Carissa reassured her, turning to Ivy. "Is Sebastian not in the city?"

"He's treating someone on the outskirts. Alana has gone to fetch him. Let's hope she gets back in time." Ivy tried to maintain a calm demeanor to comfort everyone, but the slight tremor in her voice betrayed her tension and worry.

family, especially Dorothy. That old woman was always causing trouble, and her recent comments had crossed the line. Leah needed to keep an eye on her to prevent the older woman

happened? How did it come to this?"

anger as she pointed at Samuel, still tied to the tree. "He pushed her, but

had finally emerged from his sorrow over losing Ruby, and realized he had neglected Leona. He had been coming

also repeatedly confessed his

him much attention either. After Alana and Leah confirmed that the food he brought was safe, she allowed everyone to eat it. Samuel had been visiting for about a week or so, continuously wearing a shameless smile and showering her with flattery, which had caused Alana and Leah to let

he arrived today, Leah

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her due date, Sebastian had prescribed a recipe to nourish her strength for childbirth. Since she didn't fully trust

family, Leah insisted on

unease. She asked Alana to take her out for

air outside was a bit chilly, prompting Alana to return for a shawl. But during that time, Samuel said something to Leona in the corridor

heard the commotion and rushed out, she

dashed back from